VS
Bitget vs MEXC
Copy Trading & Derivatives Powerhouse with Strong Insurance Fund — The Altcoin Machine with 0% Maker Fees and Massive Selection
Updated: June 2026
Bitget and MEXC are among the most popular crypto exchanges for active traders. Bitget positions itself as "Copy Trading & Derivatives Powerhouse with Strong Insurance Fund", while MEXC competes with "The Altcoin Machine with 0% Maker Fees and Massive Selection". Where do the key differences lie — and which platform is the better fit for your needs?
When it comes to fees, MEXC has the edge: 0.05% spot taker fee compared to 0.10% at Bitget. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $5 per transaction. For futures trading, MEXC offers the better rates. Additional perk at MEXC: 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com + MX Token discounts.
Regulatory scope: Bitget: Licensed in multiple jurisdictions. MEXC: No MiCA license; on the ESMA non-compliance list (AFM warning, Sept 2025). Protection and reserve disclosures: Bitget: $665M USD; MEXC: $657M USD.
Bitget stands out with Demo, Grid Bots, while MEXC differentiates itself through Launchpad, ETF Trading, DeFi Vault. In terms of coin selection, MEXC leads with 2600+ trading pairs compared to Bitget's 900+.
Editorial CryptoExchangePicks Ratings
MEXC wins the head-to-head comparison in 6 out of 11 categories (4x Bitget, 1x tie). MEXC offers lower fees. However, Bitget has a higher overall rating (4.5 vs. 4.4).
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Bitget offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and 24/7 Live Chat/Email/Ticket.
MEXC charges 0.05% spot taker fee plus 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com + MX Token discounts.
Bitget: Licensed in multiple jurisdictions. Protection/reserve disclosure: $665M USD.
MEXC lists 2600+ trading pairs — 1700+ more than Bitget.
Both offer copy trading — Bitget with a score of 10/10 has the stronger platform.
Only Bitget offers grid bots (Spot Grid, Futures Grid, DCA Bot).
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitget | MEXC | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.10% | 0.00% | MEXC |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 0.05% | MEXC |
| Futures Maker Fee | 0.02% | 0.00% | MEXC |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.06% | 0.02% | MEXC |
| Max Leverage | 125x | 200x | MEXC |
| Trading Pairs | 900+ | 2600+ | MEXC |
| Copy Trading | Yes (Score 10) | Yes (Score 7) | Bitget |
| Grid Bots | Yes (3 Types) | No | Bitget |
| Insurance Fund | $665M USD | $657M USD | Bitget |
| KYC | Optional up to 20 BTC/24h | Optional up to 30k USDT/24h | — |
| Editorial Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 | Bitget |
Bonus via CryptoExchangePicks
Bitget via CryptoExchangePicks
VIP 1 Pack + 400 USDT
VIP 1 Trial Pack + 400 USDT in Vouchers (200 USDT Futures + 200 USDT Grid)
MEXC via CryptoExchangePicks
10% Fee-Back + 8,000 USDT
10% fee rebate + up to 8,000 USDT welcome bonus
Fees in Detail
Bitget
MEXC
Bitget or MEXC — which exchange is better?
How much can I save at MEXC compared to Bitget on fees?
Which exchange is safer — Bitget or MEXC?
MEXC or Bitget — which has more cryptocurrencies?
Bitget or MEXC — which has better copy trading?
Which exchange is easier to use — Bitget or MEXC?
Which exchange has the better welcome bonus — Bitget or MEXC?
Not sure which exchange?
Check out our category rankings