OKX — What You Need to Know About OKX
About the Exchange
OKX is a crypto platform founded in 2017 by Star Xu (originally as OKCoin in 2013). Since 2025, headquartered in San Jose, California. Over 60 million registered users. Known for integrated Web3 wallet, DeFi tools, and professional API. Unified trading account is OKX's distinguishing feature.
Key Parameters
Regional Availability
Instruments & Features
Unified trading account: spot, margin, futures, options in one dashboard. Web3 wallet with DeFi, DEX aggregator, NFT marketplace. Copy trading, trading bots. Professional API for algo trading.
Spot, Futures, Options
Over 350 cryptocurrencies. High liquidity on major pairs. Unified account allows using funds simultaneously for spot and margin trading.
USDT-M and Coin-M perpetual and quarterly contracts. Up to 100x leverage. Unified margin account for all trading types.
Options on BTC and ETH. European style, USDT-settled. Advanced hedging tools. Greeks and strategy analysis.
P2P & Card Purchase
P2P trading with support for major fiat currencies. Built-in escrow service ensures transaction safety.
Crypto purchase via bank card through third-party providers. Visa, Mastercard. Apple Pay support.
Fees
Spot trading: 0.08% maker / 0.1% taker. Futures: 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker. Discounts for holding OKB tokens.
Bonuses & How to Get
Up to 10,000 USDT for new users. Bonuses for deposits, trading, and using DeFi products.
How to get the bonus:
- 1Register via referral link
- 2Complete KYC verification
- 3Make your first deposit
- 4Use DeFi products for additional bonuses
Who Is It For
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Built-in Web3 wallet and DeFi
- High liquidity
- Strong security and reputation
- Professional API
- 350+ cryptocurrencies
❌ Cons
- Mandatory KYC
- Spot fees higher than MEXC
- Fewer altcoins than competitors
