Lower Fees
0.05
%
Taker Fee ·
Gate.io
Higher Volume
$13.32B
Taker Fee ·
Gate.io
More Leverage
200x
Taker Fee ·
MEXC
Higher Rating
8.75
/10
Taker Fee ·
Gate.io
Rating
About
Gate.io, founded in 2013 by Lin Han, ranks fourth among our crypto perpetuals exchanges, offering deep liquidity and extensive asset coverage.
Serving 22M+ users globally, Gate.io supports 3,800+ cryptocurrencies, 560+ perpetual futures pairs, spot, margin, derivatives, and quant trading.
Licensed in jurisdictions like Malta and Dubai, it provides best-in-class security (cold storage, multi-sig wallets, MPC encryption), transparent Proof of Reserves, and institutional-grade APIs.
MEXC, founded in 2018 by John Chen, is a major crypto exchange offering perpetual futures with leverage up to 200x and access to over 2,900 cryptocurrencies.
Serving 30 million traders in 170 countries, MEXC features low futures fees, diverse altcoin markets, and special perks for high-volume users.
While it provides robust security through Proof of Reserves and cold storage, MEXC remains unlicensed by major regulators and has drawn warnings from several global financial bodies.
Volume & Liquidity
Gate.io | MEXC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Perpetuals Volume (24H) | $13.32B | $12.55B | |
Crypto Options Volume (24H) | $0 | $0 | |
Open Interest (24H) | $9.69B | $7.43B |
Fees & Costs
Gate.io | MEXC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Taker Fees | 0.05 % | 0.02 % | |
Maker Fees | 0.02 % | 0 % |
Live Funding Rates
BTC Funding Rate
USDT Settlement
Gate.io
-0.0009%
MEXC
-0.0047%
ETH Funding Rate
USDT Settlement
Gate.io
-0.0010%
MEXC
0.0000%
SOL/USDT
USDT Settlement
Gate.io
0.0055%
MEXC
0.0062%
BNB/USDT
USDT Settlement
Gate.io
-0.0031%
MEXC
-0.0062%
Trading Features
Gate.io | MEXC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Perpetual Contract Types | USDT only | USDT only | |
Available Leverage | 125x | 200x | |
Spot Assets | 3800 | 2900 |
Regulation & Trust
Gate.io | MEXC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Regulation | AUSTRAC (Australia), TCSP (Hong Kong), DLT Provider (Gibraltar), VFA (Malta), SCB (Bahamas), and 3 more | Unlicensed (Previous Licenses revoked in Seychelles & Estonia) | |
Proof of Reserves | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
Supported Countries | 165 | 170 | |
Total Users | 21 Million | 30 Million | |
Headquarters | George Town, Cayman Islands | Seychelles |
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