Gate vs MEXC
Side-by-side comparison from our sourced exchange data. A dash means we haven't verified that fact — we don't fill gaps with guesses.
| Gate | MEXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | — | — |
| Founded | 2013 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | — | Victoria, Seychelles per third-party company profiles; MEXC's own site states no headquarters. |
| Spot maker (base) | — | 0% |
| Spot taker (base) | — | 0% |
| Listed assets | ~4,800 | ~3,000 |
| KYC | Required | Required |
| Notably unavailable | United States (main platform; Gate US serves ~30 states), Mainland China, Canada, Singapore | United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore |
How they differ
Gate, founded in 2013, states roughly 4,800 listed assets and operates region-specific entities alongside its main global platform, including Gate US, Gate Malta, Gate Dubai and Gate Japan. MEXC, founded in 2018, states about 3,000 listed assets; third-party profiles place it in Victoria, Seychelles while MEXC's own site states it has no headquarters. Both target traders who want access to a very long tail of tokens.
Fees cannot be compared cleanly. Gate's base rate is not verified: sources conflict between 0.1% and 0.2%, and Gate updated its fee structure effective 9 April 2026, with GT-based VIP discounts starting at VIP1, so its official fee page is the only reliable reference. MEXC states in an official announcement that all spot pairs carry zero trading fees without volume limits, excluding market makers and project teams, and notes rates may vary by region or event, making it a conditional promotion rather than a fixed schedule.
Both require verification, to different depths. Gate requires KYC to deposit and withdraw crypto, trade fiat and join Startup subscriptions. MEXC says KYC is needed for most features while basic trading stays available with limited verification, with Primary and Advanced tiers raising withdrawal limits. Their restricted lists overlap on the United States, mainland China, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, with Gate adding Japan, the Netherlands, France and Germany, and MEXC adding North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, Iran and Russian-controlled regions of Ukraine. Gate serves several restricted markets through separate entities, including Gate US across about 30 states.
Regulation is where the records differ most. Gate holds a MiCA CASP licence through Gate Technology Ltd granted by the Malta MFSA in September 2025 and a Maltese PSD2 payments licence from February 2026; the MEXC profile records no licences. Neither profile records a public security incident. Both document REST and WebSocket APIs covering spot and derivatives.