Fees & trading
MEXC offers 0% maker fees on spot — one of the most competitive spot fee structures anywhere. Bitget runs a standard volume-tiered schedule with native-token discounts (BGB), competitive for active futures traders. If you mainly spot-trade altcoins, MEXC's maker-zero structure is hard to beat; for derivatives volume, compare your tier on both.
Altcoin selection
MEXC leads here — it routinely lists new tokens before anyone else, often on launch day, which makes it the go-to for early altcoin exposure. Bitget has a solid (and growing) listing cadence but focuses energy on projects that suit its derivatives platform. If chasing new launches is your strategy, MEXC is the better hunting ground.
Copy trading & derivatives
Bitget's copy trading is the most mature and central feature on that platform — the marketplace has real depth, and the UX is designed around it. MEXC has derivatives but doesn't emphasise copy trading the same way. For copy-trading a top trader's strategy, Bitget has the edge; for simply trading perpetuals on a wide coin list, MEXC is competitive.
Bonuses & promotions
Both exchanges are aggressive with sign-up bonuses, deposit incentives, and trading competitions. Exact offers change frequently — check the current promotion on each exchange's bonus page when you sign up. Bonuses typically require a qualifying deposit and/or trade volume to unlock.
Security & trust
Both are established exchanges with proof-of-reserves, 2FA, and withdrawal allow-lists. Neither has suffered a major hack. Enable every security feature on whichever you choose, and keep significant long-term holdings in a hardware wallet off-exchange.
Which should you choose?
Choose MEXC if your priority is early access to new altcoins and the lowest possible spot fees. Choose Bitget if copy trading is appealing or you want a derivatives platform that rewards active use. Many altcoin hunters keep both. Read our full MEXC review and Bitget review for more detail.