OKX Review 2026: Fees, Volume and Safety
Ranked #3 of 30 exchanges. Best for: Derivatives trading and a built-in Web3 wallet.
- 24h volume
- $1.5B
- Share of top 30
- 7.3%
- Spot fee (maker / taker)
- 0.08% / 0.10%
- Coins listed
- 303+
OKX Trading Volume, Last 30 Days
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OKX at a Glance
| Founded | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Seychelles (registered) |
| Licences | MiCA via MFSA (Malta), VARA (Dubai) |
| Spot fee (base) | 0.08% / 0.10% |
| Futures trading | Yes |
| Proof of reserves | Yes |
| KYC | Mandatory for all users |
| Fiat deposits | Card, bank transfer, P2P, Apple Pay |
Strengths and Watch-outs
What stands out
- Monthly proof-of-reserves reports
- Spot, margin, perpetuals, futures and options
- Self-custody Web3 wallet integrated
Keep in mind
- Pleaded guilty in the US in Feb 2025 to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and paid about $505M
OKX FAQ
Is OKX safe?
OKX publishes proof of reserves. It holds these licences or registrations: MiCA via MFSA (Malta), VARA (Dubai). Keep in mind: Pleaded guilty in the US in Feb 2025 to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and paid about $505M. As with any exchange, use two-factor authentication and keep long-term holdings in your own wallet.
What are OKX trading fees?
At the base tier OKX charges 0.08% / 0.10% (maker / taker) on spot trades. Fees fall as your 30-day volume grows. Futures have their own, lower fee table.
Does OKX require KYC?
Mandatory for all users.
Where is OKX based?
OKX was founded in 2017 and is based in Seychelles (registered).
Compare OKX With
Live data: CoinGecko. Profile compiled by FxDailyInfo from the exchange's own pages. Sources: www.coingecko.com, cointelegraph.com, www.financemagnates.com. Crypto trading is high risk and not available in every country.