OKX began as a small Chinese exchange, weathered a national crypto ban, rebuilt itself as a global platform, and now runs spot, derivatives, and Web3 tools for customers across more than 100 countries. This page lays out what it actually offers, plainly.
OKX grew up as a derivatives platform, then broadened out. These are the pieces most people use, in the order most people reach for them.
Buy and sell major and long-tail assets directly, or trade with borrowed funds for larger positions.
OKX built its early reputation here — dated futures and perpetual swaps with no expiry, plus options for hedging or speculation.
Staking and on-chain yield products for holders who'd rather not actively trade.
A self-custody wallet with direct access to DeFi apps, NFTs, and on-chain activity, separate from the exchange's custodial balance.
Pre-built automated strategies for retail users, and low-latency API access for anyone building their own.
Managed sub-accounts, block trading, and historical market data for funds and larger desks.
Sponsorship spend is one of the more visible signs of how a crypto exchange wants to be seen. OKX has put its name next to sport and culture, not just fintech.
Two separate questions for any exchange: is it licensed where you live, and does it show its books.
OKX Europe Ltd. holds a MiCA licence issued in Malta, and separate entities hold licences in other jurisdictions, including a VASP licence in Dubai. Licensing is jurisdiction-specific — always check what applies to your own country before depositing funds.
OKX publishes proof-of-reserves reports, a practice that lets users independently verify that customer holdings are backed on-chain, rather than taking custody claims on faith.
OKX serves customers in more than 100 countries, but availability and product access vary by jurisdiction — for example, EU users are served through the MiCA-licensed Malta entity with a different product set than users elsewhere. Check okx.com directly for what applies to you.
It depends where you are. OKX operates through several regional entities, each licensed separately — Malta under MiCA, Dubai under VARA, and others. There's no single global licence that covers every user.
Mainly history and depth of derivatives products — OKX was one of the earlier platforms to offer perpetual swaps and options at scale, which is still where a large share of its volume comes from.
This page doesn't handle accounts, deposits, or logins. Use okx.com directly for any of that.