OKX Review 2026: Fees, Pros and Cons, Score

Data verified 19 Oct 2026, sources linked.

OKX is a centralized crypto exchange. Official registers we checked list it (or a group company) as licensed or registered in: European Union (MiCA), UAE / Dubai (VARA), Singapore, Japan. Restricted or under a regulator warning in: India. Base-tier fees: spot 0.08% maker / 0.10% taker, futures 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker. TradeReviewed score: 4.0 out of 5.

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Key facts

Type	CEX
TradeReviewed score	4.0/5
Spot fees (maker / taker)	0.08% / 0.10% source
Futures fees (maker / taker)	0.02% / 0.05% source
Licensed or registered in	European Union (MiCA), UAE / Dubai (VARA), Singapore, Japan
Restricted or warning	India
Proof of reserves	Monthly Merkle tree + zk-STARK source
Volume 24h	$1.50B Derivatives $18.85B CoinGecko, 2026-10-28
Max leverage	125x EEA retail (OKX Europe, X-Perps): max 10x source
KYC	Full
Last verified	19 Oct 2026
Fee notes	Regular tier, Standard Group pairs (OKX announcement of 20 Aug 2026). Regional entities such as OKX US use different schedules.

Score breakdown

Each category is calculated from the sourced data on this page. Missing data scores low, never estimated. Methodology and formula.

Regulation and licences (25%)		3.2
Security and proof of reserves (20%)		3.5
Fees (spot and futures) (20%)		3.9
Liquidity and volume (15%)		5.0
Products and features (10%)		5.0
Transparency, KYC and support (10%)		5.0

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Verdict

OKX scores 4.0 out of 5 in our global ranking. For users in the EU our EU score is 4.5, which gives MiCA authorisation more weight. Strongest category: Liquidity and volume (5.0 / 5). Weakest category: Regulation and licences (3.2 / 5).

Overview

OKX is a centralized crypto exchange founded in 2017. CoinGecko reports a 24-hour trading volume of $1.50B spot and $18.85B derivatives (updated 2026-10-28). Official website: www.okx.com.

Regulation and licences

Official registers we checked list it (or a group company) as licensed or registered in: European Union (MiCA), UAE / Dubai (VARA), Singapore, Japan. Restricted or under a regulator warning in: India.

MiCA status in the EU: Yes. OKX is listed as licensed in European Union (MiCA): MiCA CASP authorisation (OKX Europe Limited), Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). (checked 2026-10-19) ESMA interim register, authorised 27/01/2025.

The table below lists every jurisdiction we checked, with links to the official registers and the date of our last check. ↓

Security and proof of reserves

Proof of reserves: Monthly Merkle tree + zk-STARK. source Our security and proof-of-reserves score: 3.5 / 5.

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Fees

Base-tier fees: spot 0.08% maker / 0.10% taker, futures 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker. Regular tier, Standard Group pairs (OKX announcement of 20 Aug 2026). Regional entities such as OKX US use different schedules.

Withdrawal fees are set per coin and network and are shown before you confirm a withdrawal. Check the official fee page for the current amount. Official fee page: www.okx.com.

Products

Products we confirmed: Spot trading, Futures, Margin trading, Options, Copy trading, Trading bots, Earn and staking, Launchpad, P2P trading, Web3 wallet. Maximum leverage on futures: 125x.

KYC and verification

KYC: Full. See the official terms for the limits that apply without verification.

Deposits and withdrawals

Deposit methods: Card, bank transfer, P2P, crypto. Crypto withdrawals are sent on-chain. Fiat options depend on your country and verification level.

App and user experience

OKX has apps for iOS and Android next to the web platform. Our transparency, KYC and support score: 5.0 / 5.

Customer support

OKX offers 24/7 live chat support in the app and on the website.

Pros and cons

Pros

Licensed or registered in: European Union (MiCA), UAE / Dubai (VARA), Singapore, Japan
Published proof of reserves
Low base spot fees (0.10% taker)
Futures trading with up to 125x leverage
High liquidity ($1.50B spot volume in 24 hours)
Copy trading and trading bots

Cons

Restricted or under a regulator warning in: India

Who OKX is for

Futures traders who want base fees of 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker.
Spot traders looking for low fees (0.10% taker).
EU residents who want a MiCA-authorised provider.
Beginners who want to copy experienced traders or run trading bots.

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Regulation by country and region

Status per jurisdiction with a link to the official register. Registers change, so always check the source and the date we last verified it. What these statuses mean.

Jurisdiction	Regulator	Licence / registration	Number	Status	Official source	Last verified
European Union (MiCA)	Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)	MiCA CASP authorisation (OKX Europe Limited)	-	Licensed ESMA interim register, authorised 27/01/2025.	Register	19 Oct 2026
United States	NYDFS (BitLicense) / FinCEN (MSB)	-	-	Not verified	Register	-
UAE / Dubai (VARA)	Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)	VASP Licence (OKX Middle East Fintech FZE): Exchange incl. VA derivatives, broker-dealer, lending and borrowing, management and investment	VL/23/12/003	Licensed VARA public register, licensed VASPs.	Register	19 Oct 2026
United Kingdom	Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)	-	-	Not verified FCA cryptoasset register could not be read automatically (bot protection); not verified yet.	Register	-
Singapore	Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)	Major Payment Institution, Digital Payment Token service (OKX SG Pte. Ltd.)	-	Licensed MAS Financial Institutions Directory, DPT service list (38 entities), checked 20 Oct 2026.	Register	20 Oct 2026
Japan	Financial Services Agency (JFSA)	Crypto-asset exchange service provider (OKCoin Japan K.K.)	-	Registered JFSA list as of 30 Sep 2026.	Register	19 Oct 2026
Hong Kong	Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)	Not licensed: VATP application withdrawn (OKX Hong Kong FinTech Company Limited)	-	Not licensed Removed from the applicant list on 24/05/2024.	Register	19 Oct 2026
Australia	AUSTRAC	-	-	Not verified AUSTRAC does not publish a public list of registered digital currency exchanges; not verified.	Register	-
Canada	Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) / FINTRAC	-	-	Not verified	Register	-
India	Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND)	Directed for takedown of apps and URLs (operating without FIU-IND registration)	-	Banned / warning Lok Sabha Unstarred Question 5805 (30 Mar 2026), Annexure II.	Register	20 Oct 2026
Turkey	Capital Markets Board (SPK/CMB)	Transitional list of operating CASPs (OKX TR Kripto Varlık Alım Satım Platformu AŞ)	-	Pending SPK states that being on this temporary list does not mean the entity is authorised.	Register	20 Oct 2026
South Korea	Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU)	-	-	Not verified	Register	-
Brazil	Banco Central do Brasil (BCB)	-	-	Not verified Banco Central do Brasil has not published a list of authorised SPSAVs yet (checked 20 Oct 2026).	Register	-

Regional rankings

#2 EU (MiCA)#2 UK #2 UAE #2 Switzerland #2 Turkey #2 Brazil / LATAM #2 Southeast Asia

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OKX: frequently asked questions

Is OKX regulated?

Yes, in some jurisdictions. Official registers list OKX (or a group company) as licensed or registered in: European Union (MiCA), UAE / Dubai (VARA), Singapore, Japan. Licences are usually held by a local entity, so check which company serves your country.

Is OKX legal in the US?

We have not verified the status of OKX in United States yet. Check the official register and the exchange's terms for your country.

Is OKX MiCA licensed?

Yes. OKX is listed as licensed in European Union (MiCA): MiCA CASP authorisation (OKX Europe Limited), Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). (checked 2026-10-19) ESMA interim register, authorised 27/01/2025.

What are OKX fees?

At the base (regular user) tier: spot 0.08% maker / 0.10% taker, futures 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker, according to the official fee page (checked 2026-10-19). VIP tiers and token discounts can lower this.

Is OKX available in the UAE?

Yes. OKX is listed as licensed in UAE / Dubai (VARA): VASP Licence (OKX Middle East Fintech FZE): Exchange incl. VA derivatives, broker-dealer, lending and borrowing, management and investment, Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). (checked 2026-10-19) VARA public register, licensed VASPs.

Does OKX require KYC?

KYC: Full. See the official terms for the limits that apply without verification.

What is the TradeReviewed score of OKX?

4.0 out of 5, calculated with our published methodology from regulation, security, fees, liquidity, products and transparency data. Partnerships do not affect the score.

Is OKX safe?

Proof of reserves: Monthly Merkle tree + zk-STARK. source Our security and proof-of-reserves score: 3.5 / 5. Official registers we checked list it (or a group company) as licensed or registered in: European Union (MiCA), UAE / Dubai (VARA), Singapore, Japan. Restricted or under a regulator warning in: India.

What can you trade on OKX?

Products we confirmed: Spot trading, Futures, Margin trading, Options, Copy trading, Trading bots, Earn and staking, Launchpad, P2P trading, Web3 wallet.

Does OKX have a mobile app?

OKX has apps for iOS and Android next to the web platform.

What are the OKX withdrawal fees?

Withdrawal fees are set per coin and network and are shown before you confirm a withdrawal. Check the official fee page for the current amount.

What is the OKX referral code?

The OKX referral code is 46138218. Enter it at sign-up or use our link.

Sources

OKX official website www.okx.com
OKX fee schedule www.okx.com
OKX proof of reserves www.okx.com
European Union (MiCA): Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) www.esma.europa.eu
UAE / Dubai (VARA): Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) www.vara.ae
Singapore: Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) eservices.mas.gov.sg
Japan: Financial Services Agency (JFSA) www.fsa.go.jp
Hong Kong: Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) www.sfc.hk
India: Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND) sansad.in
Turkey: Capital Markets Board (SPK/CMB) spk.gov.tr
CoinGecko exchange volume www.coingecko.com

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