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OKX

Victoria, Seychelles · VARA (Dubai), FSA (Seychelles)

Created Jul 1, 2026 · Updated Jul 18, 2026

★★★★★5.0· 1 review

Spot Fee

0.08% - 0.10%

Platforms

4

Coins

350+

About OKX

OKX, formerly OKEx, is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2017 and registered in Seychelles [2][10]. It serves over 20 million users in more than 100 countries and ranks as the world's third-largest exchange by daily trading volume [6][10]. The platform offers spot trading across 302–355 coins and 500–1,135 trading pairs, plus derivatives including futures, perpetuals, and options [2][4][9][11]. Key features include the non-custodial OKX Wallet with DeFi access, staking, crypto savings, NFT marketplace, trading bots, and a Launchpad for new token issuances [1][4][6][14]. OKX holds a VASP license from VARA in Dubai and is licensed or registered in jurisdictions including UAE, Australia, Europe, Brazil, Singapore, Netherlands, and has launched regulated services in the US following a phased 2025 entry [4][9].

Pros

+Wide coin selection with 300+ cryptocurrencies and over 1,000 trading pairs
+Low spot fees starting at 0.08% maker and 0.10% taker, with discounts via VIP tiers and OKB holdings
+Comprehensive derivatives suite including futures, perpetuals, and BTC options
+Integrated Web3 ecosystem with OKX Wallet, DeFi access, NFT marketplace, and trading bots
+Multiple regulatory licenses including VARA (Dubai) and registrations in UAE, Australia, Europe, and US

Cons

-Not available in the United States or Canada for most users without regulatory engagement; restricted in Bangladesh and Malaysia
-Unclear upfront withdrawal fees that vary by chain and may be unpredictable
-No ability to hold fiat currencies without purchasing crypto
-Past controversies include allegations of inflated trading volume and CEO-related police investigations
-Complex UI may be less beginner-friendly compared to simpler exchanges

Community Reviews

1 total
NNikolai D.★★★★★

Best all-around exchange for 2026

OKX is my main exchange for the past year. The interface is cleaner than Binance imo, and the earn products are more diverse — simple earn, structured products, dual investment, on-chain staking. Currently getting about 8% APY on USDC through simple earn which beats my bank. Trading fees: 0.08%/0.1% maker/taker with some OKB holdings which is very competitive. The Web3 wallet integration is seamless — you can access DApps directly without leaving the app. Had one issue with a withdrawal delay (took 6 hours instead of 30 minutes) during a network upgrade but support compensated with a fee voucher. If OKX stays out of regulatory trouble, this is the exchange to beat.

7/23/2026

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