Gate review

Gate, known for over a decade as Gate.io, is one of crypto's veteran exchanges and its deepest catalogue. Founded in 2013, it lists more than 1,700 coins, far more than almost any rival, making it the venue traders reach for when a token is too new or too obscure to appear elsewhere. It serves more than 40 million users across 180-plus countries.

In 2025 the exchange rebranded from Gate.io to Gate and adopted the Gate.com domain, part of a push toward more regulated jurisdictions. Spot fees are competitive at 0.1% maker and 0.2% taker, with a 20% discount for holders of its GT token, and the platform spans spot, futures, earn, launchpad and a Web3 wallet.

On transparency, Gate has leaned in: it publishes regular proof-of-reserves audited by third parties, typically showing reserves well above 100% of customer assets, using Merkle-tree and zero-knowledge methods so users can verify backing privately. That track record, over more than a decade without an insolvency, supports its case.

The caveats are familiar for a global exchange: the sheer breadth includes thin, risky tokens that demand caution, Western regulation is lighter than at the likes of Coinbase, and Gate does not serve US customers. For non-US traders who prize selection and proven longevity, it is a heavyweight.