The short version
- Score: 4.1/5, ranked 1 of 16 exchanges we rate
- Strongest: Features (5.0/5)
- Weakest: Access (3.1/5)
- US users: limited availability
US customers: The main Gate.com platform lists the United States as a restricted region. US residents are served by a separate entity, Gate US, Inc., which launched spot trading on Aug 1, 2025 and holds state money transmitter licenses; Gate US reported 35 state licenses covering 46 US jurisdictions as of March 9, 2026 (https://www.gate.com/en-us/announcements/article/45391). Its license list does not include every state (New York was not listed when checked).
This review is generated from public evidence. Every point below links to the fee page, license, audit or report it came from, and the same rules score every exchange we cover. Evidence was last checked on Sep 30, 2026.
Blocklr score: 4.1/5
| Category | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Security and trust | 4.3/5 | 40% |
| Fees | 4.4/5 | 20% |
| Features | 5.0/5 | 15% |
| Access | 3.1/5 | 15% |
| Support | 3.3/5 | 10% |
How Gate earned its score
Security and trust: 4.3/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Reserve assurance | 2 / 3 | Publishes its own proof of reserves, not attested by a third party. source |
| Incident record since 2019 | 2.5 / 4 | 1 incident since 2019. |
| Regulatory record since 2019 | 4 / 4 | No fines, bans or guilty pleas found since 2019. |
| Licensing | 3 / 3 | Licensed in the US or EU: EU MiCA CASP authorization (Malta MFSA, Gate Technology Ltd), US state money transmitter licenses (Gate US, Inc., NMLS 2272810), Dubai VARA VASP license (Gate Technology FZE). source |
| Account protection | 3 / 3 | Offers authenticator 2FA, passkeys or security keys, withdrawal allowlist. source |
Fees: 4.4/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spot taker fee (base tier) | 4 / 4 | 0.1% taker fee at the base tier. source |
| Spot maker fee (base tier) | 3 / 3 | 0.1% maker fee at the base tier. source |
| Free bank deposits | 0 / 1 | Bank deposit cost could not be confirmed. source |
Features: 5.0/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Coins listed | 3 / 3 | About 5300 coins listed. source |
| Products | 4 / 4 | Offers staking, futures, margin, trading API. source |
Access: 3.1/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| US availability | 1.5 / 3 | Limited US availability. source |
| Mobile apps | 1 / 1 | iOS and Android apps. |
Support: 3.3/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Support channels | 2 / 3 | Offers live chat, 24/7 coverage. source |
Track record since 2019
Incidents
- 2019 · Hack: In January 2019 a 51% attack on the Ethereum Classic blockchain caused about 40,000 ETC in double-spend losses at Gate.io (roughly $200,000 at the $4.90-$5.25 ETC price reported at the time). Gate.io said it would take all the loss for users; the attacker later returned about $100,000 worth of ETC (https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/16740). USD figure is approximate. About $200K taken; customers were made whole. source
We found no fines, bans, warnings or court cases involving Gate since 2019.
Who Gate fits
A good fit if
- You trade often: the base taker fee is 0.1%.
- You want a wide choice of coins (about 5300 listed).
Think twice if
- You live in the US: availability is limited, so check your state first.
- Custody risk matters to you: funds were taken from Gate in a 2019 hack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gate available in the US?
Partly. Gate has limited US availability. The main Gate.com platform lists the United States as a restricted region. US residents are served by a separate entity, Gate US, Inc., which launched spot trading on Aug 1, 2025 and holds state money transmitter licenses; Gate US reported 35 state licenses covering 46 US jurisdictions as of March 9, 2026 (https://www.gate.com/en-us/announcements/article/45391). Its license list does not include every state (New York was not listed when checked).
What are Gate's trading fees?
At the base tier, Gate charges 0.1% for maker orders and 0.1% for taker orders on spot trades. Fees fall as your monthly volume rises.
Has Gate been hacked?
Yes. We found 1 hack since 2019; the details and sources are in the track record above.
How is Gate's score calculated?
Gate scores 4.1/5. The score is calculated by fixed rules from public evidence, and the same rules apply to every exchange. No company can pay to change it.
About this review
Blocklr has no affiliate, advertising or sponsorship deal with Gate or any other platform, so nothing here was paid for. Scores come from the rules in our review methodology. A fact we could not confirm scores as the lowest tier, which can make a score lower than it deserves. If something is wrong or out of date, tell us and we will check the source and correct it.