Bitbuy vs Gate

How Bitbuy vs Gate compare on our ratings, exchange specs, funding, pros and cons.

Bitbuy4.0/5
VS
Gate3.5/5
Feature
Ratings
Our score4.0/53.5/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Fees3.53.0
Security & trust4.53.0
Asset selection3.55.0
Ease of use4.03.5
Support4.03.0
Specs
MarketsSpot, OTCSpot, Futures, Margin, Copy trading
Coins listed454,900
Fiat deposit methodsBank transferNot disclosed
KYC required YesNot disclosed
Accepts US customers No Yes
Proof of reservesNot disclosed Yes
Staking / earn Yes Yes
Mobile app YesNot disclosed
Licenses & registrationsOSC Marketplace & Restricted Dealer, CSA Marketplace & Restricted Dealer, CIRO Member Dealer, FINTRAC MSBLithuania, Argentina, Malta, Italy, Gibraltar, Bahamas, Hong Kong
Security featuresCold Storage, Custodial Insurance, CIPF ProtectionZero-knowledge technology, Verifiable user-asset reporting
Futures & perpetuals No Yes
Max leverage (x)Not disclosed20
Copy trading No Yes
P2P market NoNot disclosed
Earn / savings products Yes Yes
User protection fund YesNot disclosed
Referral program YesNot disclosed
Company
Founded20162013
HeadquartersCanadaPanama
InvestorsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Operates under CIRO member dealer status registered with the OSC and CSA
  • Cash balances covered up to $1M CAD per account by CIPF
  • Digital assets stored 1:1 in cold storage with insured custodians
  • Instant CAD deposits and withdrawals supported through Interac e-Transfer
  • 4,800+ digital assets reported in June 2026
  • Gate US expanded spot access to 30 states
  • Founded in 2013; 58M+ registered users reported in June 2026
Cons
  • Services are restricted entirely to residents of Canada
  • Mandatory identity verification (KYC) required before any trading
  • No derivatives, perpetuals, or margin trading available
  • Main platform access is restricted in the United States and several other countries
  • Centralized custody creates exchange counterparty and withdrawal risk
  • Margin and futures products expose traders to liquidation
  • Product availability varies by regional Gate entity
Best forCanadian retail crypto buyers, Canadian high-net-worth OTC traders, Businesses holding crypto balance sheetsHigh-volume altcoin traders, Multi-asset derivatives traders, API and quantitative traders

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