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5.0/5 

Gate is a comprehensive crypto exchange that combines one of the industry’s largest selections of digital assets with an extensive suite of trading, investing, and Web3 services. Beyond spot trading, it offers futures, margin, options, staking, lending, automated trading tools, copy trading, and early access to new token launches, making it suitable for users who want everything in one platform. Backed by more than a decade of operating history, proof of reserves, and a strong focus on security, Gate is a top choice for traders seeking endless opportunities and advanced features.

Beginner Friendly
Features
Fees
Safety
Volume & Altcoins
Spot fees
Maker (minimum): 0.1%
Taker (maximum): 0.1%
Futures fees
Maker (minimum): 0.02%
Taker (maximum): 0.05%
Discounts & bonuses
Referral fee discount: 20%
VIP fee levels available
Welcome rewards: $10,000
Safety
Launch year: 2013
Users: 55 million
Insurance fund: 500 million USD
Has Proof of Reserves
Licenses
Licenses & registrations: 12
(Hong Kong, Gibraltar, Malta (3 licenses and MiCA passported to EEA countries), Italy, Australia, Lithuania, Dubai, Bahamas, Japan, Argentina, Cyprus (passported to EEA countries), United States (35+ state licenses))
Altcoins
Spot trading pairs: 1750
Futures trading pairs: 700
Trading volume
24h spot BTC: ₿ 13,035
Spot Top 10
Futures Top 5
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5.0/5 

Binance is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, offering an impressive combination of low trading fees, excellent liquidity, and one of the largest selections of digital assets on the market. Whether users want to buy their first Bitcoin, actively trade, earn passive rewards through staking, or explore advanced products like futures and trading bots, Binance brings everything together under one platform. Its continuous product development, global reach, and comprehensive ecosystem make it a top choice.

Beginner Friendly
Features
Fees
Safety
Volume & Altcoins
Spot fees
Maker (minimum): 0.1%
Taker (maximum): 0.1%
Futures fees
Maker (minimum): 0.02%
Taker (maximum): 0.05%
Discounts & bonuses
Referral fee discount: 10%
VIP fee levels available
Welcome rewards: $100
Safety
Launch year: 2017
Users: 320 million
Insurance fund: 1000 BTC
Has Proof of Reserves
Licenses
Licenses & registrations: 23
(France, Italy, Lithuania, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Kazakhstan, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Thailand, Mexico, El Salvador, Argentina, Brazil, Seychelles, South Africa, United States.)
Altcoins
Spot trading pairs: 750
Futures trading pairs: 700
Trading volume
24h spot BTC: ₿ 85,292
Spot Top 1
Futures Top 1