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OKX

4.7 / 5 INFO ONLY — NOT US-AVAILABLE

Reviewed by CoinCompass · Last verified

Is OKX available in the US?

No — OKX does not serve US customers (Not licensed to serve US customers). It is listed for information only and is not a monetized referral on this site. US readers should use a US-licensed exchange instead.

Not legal for US users — listed for information only

OKX is not available to US customers, and US-based affiliates cannot be approved for its program. It is published as reference material for non-US readers; it is not a monetized referral on this site. INFORMATION ONLY for US audience. You cannot trade OKX from the US, and a US-based affiliate cannot be approved for the OKX program. Listed for non-US readers' reference, not monetized.

OKX at a glance

Statusinternational only
Regulator / licenseNot licensed to serve US customers
MarketsInternational
Supported countriesGlobal except US, Canada, and certain restricted zones
Affiliate programOKX Affiliate
Affiliate commissionUp to 30-50% commission (not available to US-based affiliates)

Fees

TradingMaker 0.08% / Taker 0.10% spot (derivatives lower)
WithdrawalNetwork fee
DepositFree
NotesLow fees, derivative depth.
What a $1,000 trade actually costs

At 0.10% taker rate, a $1,000 trade costs roughly $1. Spot taker fee on a $1,000 trade. Low fees, but OKX is NOT available to US users. Estimate your own monthly cost with our fee estimator.

Ratings breakdown

Overall4.7
Usability4.5
Fees4.8
Security4.3
Support4.0

Strengths

  • Best-in-class derivatives and perps
  • Huge altcoin selection
  • Very low fees
  • Strong international liquidity

Weaknesses

  • Blocked for US residents
  • Not a US-audience referral target
  • Advanced tooling overwhelms beginners