Exchanges Fact-checked 2026-08-14

OKX

Established 2017

A top-five global exchange pairing deep derivatives markets with a full Web3 wallet ecosystem.

OKX runs one of the largest derivatives venues alongside a complete spot market, and couples it with an unusually strong self-custody stack — the OKX Wallet covers dozens of chains with DeFi and NFT features. Monthly proof-of-reserves publications set a transparency standard.

Quick facts

Founded

2017

Pros

Deep liquidity across spot and derivatives
Strong integrated Web3 wallet and dapp gateway
Regular, verifiable proof-of-reserves releases

Cons

Not available in some major markets (incl. US)
Product surface is enormous — steep learning curve
Marketing pushes high-risk products to retail

Best for

Traders who want CEX + Web3 wallet in one ecosystem

Fees

Spot from 0.08–0.1%; derivatives maker 0.02% / taker 0.05%. Withdrawals vary.

Security notes

Monthly proof-of-reserves, cold-storage majority, risk-control systems. Verify the PoR page yourself — it's genuinely verifiable.

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Frequently asked questions

What is OKX?

OKX is A top-five global exchange pairing deep derivatives markets with a full Web3 wallet ecosystem. OKX runs one of the largest derivatives venues alongside a complete spot market, and couples it with an unusually strong self-custody stack — the OKX Wallet covers dozens of chains with DeFi and NFT features. Monthly proof-of-reserves publications set a transparency standard.

Is OKX safe to use?

Monthly proof-of-reserves, cold-storage majority, risk-control systems. Verify the PoR page yourself — it's genuinely verifiable. As always, verify details on the official site before trusting funds to any service.

How much does OKX cost?

Spot from 0.08–0.1%; derivatives maker 0.02% / taker 0.05%. Withdrawals vary. Figures change — confirm current pricing on the official site before deciding.

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