Bitget Review 2026
Bitget went from newcomer in 2018 to the world's third-largest crypto derivatives market. Known for copy-trading, a massive coin catalog (800+) and 100% proof-of-reserves. Lower brand reputation than Kraken or Coinbase, but aggressively competitive on fees and altcoin variety.
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Verdict: Bitget review
Bitget is the aggressive newcomer of this six-exchange field: founded in 2018 in Singapore and grown into the world's third-largest crypto derivatives market, it competes on selection, price and one signature feature — copy trading, where more than 200,000 traders can be replicated automatically. It is built for risk-tolerant, active crypto users; cautious European savers should read the third paragraph twice.
The package is undeniably rich. Over 800 cryptocurrencies are tradeable — by far the largest catalogue in this comparison, dwarfing Binance's 350+ and Kraken's 220. Spot fees sit at a competitive 0.1%, futures pricing is similarly sharp, minimum deposits start at $1 with fast onboarding, the mobile app ranks among the best we tested, and a demo mode allows dry runs. On transparency, Bitget maintains a 100% reserve pool with monthly proof-of-reserves — a publication rhythm even more frequent than Kraken's quarterly audits.
The regulatory position is the decisive weakness. Per our data, Bitget holds multiple licences but no MiCA licence yet (targeted for 2026) — so unlike Binance or Bitvavo, it does not operate under the EU's harmonised crypto framework, and its status in several countries remains incomplete. There is no direct euro on-ramp: deposits typically route via card or a stablecoin bridge rather than plain SEPA. Brand reputation trails Kraken and Coinbase, support responsiveness is mediocre, coins carry no deposit insurance anywhere, and copy trading transfers other people's risk appetite onto your account — losses copy just as faithfully as gains.
The comparisons are stark: Binance matches the 0.1% pricing while offering MiCA coverage, direct EUR pairs and deeper liquidity, which makes it the more defensible choice for most European users wanting an all-round platform. Kraken wins every argument about custody pedigree and regulatory standing.
Our verdict: Bitget is a good fit only for experienced, risk-aware traders specifically drawn to its copy-trading ecosystem or its 800-coin altcoin frontier, with money they can afford to lose. EU investors who want regulation first should choose a MiCA-licensed venue — Bitvavo, Binance or Kraken — and revisit Bitget if and when its European licence materialises.