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OKX

OKX Founded 2017 Based in SE

Best for

Best for users who want fiat funding, proof-of-reserves visibility, and 24/7 support coverage.

Summary

OKX is a centralized exchange for spot trading, operating as OKX, founded in 2017, and based in SE. It uses full identity verification, supports fiat onramps, and discloses proof of reserves.

Quick snapshot

KYC: Full
Fiat onramp: Available
Support: 24/7 support
Proof of reserves: Assets + liabilities
Base fees: 8.00 / 10.00 bps

Brokerate score

91 / 100

The score reflects the published trust, fees, transparency, and support signals we could verify on this profile.

Founded: 2017
HQ: SE

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Use the official site to confirm live fees, regional access, and reserve reporting before funding an account.

Quick evaluation

A fast read on the main decision areas before the detailed profile sections.

Security

5 security controls are listed, including Two-factor authentication and Withdrawal whitelist.

Fees

Base maker and taker fees are listed at 8.00 / 10.00 bps. Deposit and withdrawal fee policies are disclosed.

KYC & fiat

Full KYC is listed, fiat onramp is available, and a support page is linked.

Transparency

Proof of reserves covers assets and liabilities. Last reserve report: Jul 7, 2026.

Pros

Reserve reporting covers assets and liabilities.
Fiat onramp is available.
24/7 support is listed.

Cons

Support channels are not listed.
Full KYC is listed.

Full exchange details

Overview

Company profile

HQ country

Founded 2017

KYC level

Full

Fiat support

Available

Access & funding

Support channels

Not listed

24/7 support listed.

Proof of Reserves

Assets + liabilities

Last report Jul 7, 2026

Fee snapshot

8.00 / 10.00 bps

Deposit and withdrawal policy disclosed.

Editorial policy

Transparency

Proof of Reserves

Assets + liabilities

Reserve reporting covers assets and liabilities.

Assets proof

Yes

Last report: Jul 07, 2026
Liabilities proof: Yes

Method: Merkle tree

Security & trust

Account protection signals disclosed in the profile and the latest trust context we could verify.

Status: Active
Confidence: 91/100

High-impact protections

3 of 4 higher-impact protections are listed, including Two-factor authentication and Withdrawal whitelist.

Listed

3/4

Two-factor authentication

Listed in the profile

Yes

Hardware 2FA

Not disclosed in the profile

Withdrawal whitelist

Listed in the profile

Yes

Anti-phishing code

Listed in the profile

Yes

Additional checks

Session management: Yes
Bug bounty: Yes
Public pentest: No
Insurance disclosed: No

Fees & policies

Trading fee disclosure, tier schedules, and any related policy notes in the profile.

Base maker and taker fees are listed at 8.00 / 10.00 bps.

3 fee policy notes are listed.

Maker fee: 8.00 bps
Taker fee: 10.00 bps

Fee policy details

Deposit fees policy

Crypto deposits: No OKX deposit fee; the sending party may pay network fees. Fiat deposit fees vary by payment method and region.

Withdrawal fees policy

Crypto withdrawals: Fees vary by asset, network, and network conditions. Fiat withdrawal fees vary by payment method and region.

Fee notes

Spot fees can start around 0.08% maker / 0.10% taker for certain regular accounts. Actual fees vary by jurisdiction, product, account type, trading volume, and VIP tier.

Incidents

Publicly documented incident history in our current dataset.

No publicly documented incidents found in our current dataset.

Absence of incidents in this dataset is not a guarantee of safety or uninterrupted operations.

Product context

Listed product coverage and short editorial background for deeper comparison.

Coverage

Spot trading Margin Futures Perpetuals Staking & Earn P2P Copy trading API (REST) API (WebSocket)

Background

OKX is a major global crypto exchange that offers spot trading, crypto buying options, derivatives, trading bots, copy trading, Earn products, and a Web3 wallet. The platform is particularly well suited to active traders and users who want advanced trading tools, derivatives, bot...

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For European users, OKX operates through its EU-focused platform and has been expanding under the MiCA regulatory framework. The exchange supports fiat access, crypto deposits and withdrawals, and a wide range of digital assets. However, users should always check product availability in their own country, as some features, especially derivatives, advanced trading tools, and yield products, may be restricted by region.

OKX can be a strong option for users who want advanced trading features, Web3 access, and a broad crypto ecosystem in one platform. However, it is still a centralized exchange, so users should consider KYC requirements, custody risk, withdrawal rules, regional restrictions, trading and withdrawal fees, and security practices before using it for large balances or long-term storage.

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