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OKX

OKX Europe Limited · Malta
Key points
Official sourceUnclaimedMiCA-licensed · Malta
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Summary
01OverviewRegulatory status: MiCA-licensed or not, since when→02Services & AccessibilityWhat the app actually offers, as badges→03How much it costsTransfer, card, spread and withdrawal, in euros→04Security & custodyWhere your funds are, what recourse you have→05What to know before you startSpecifics, anomalies and affiliation→06Frequently asked questionsAnswers drawn from our verified data→

01Overview

The company

Headquarters
🇲🇹 Malta
Founding date
2017
Team size
5000+
Number of customers
≈ 120 000 000
Trustpilot
2,3/5 →

Regulation

Regulatory licences
MiCA licence, notified on 27/01/2025
Licensing authority
Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
Registered services
  • Custody
  • Trading platform operation
  • Order execution
  • Portfolio management
  • Placement
  • Reception and transmission of orders
  • Transfer of crypto-assets
  • Crypto/crypto exchange
  • Crypto/fiat exchange
Register consulted
Consult the register → · verified on 23/08/2026

OKX Europe is the European entity of the OKX group, based in Malta and aimed at clients in the European Economic Area. The platform offers a crypto offer with spot trading, staking and yield products, as well as margin, derivatives and payment features for eligible users. OKX caters to individuals, active traders and professional clients alike.

02Services & Accessibility

Concrete product features, distinct from the legal scope of the licence (block 01).

Simple purchase (Simple-Buy)Integrated walletStakingCrypto cardP2P marketFuturesOptionsMargin tradingFrench-language supportInstant verification (KYC) : to be verified

Available cryptos: 270

See the list

Detailed list of cryptos available for purchase: coming soon.

Accessibility

As a marketplace (order book), OKX suits some use cases more than others.

Minimum deposit: not disclosedMobile appWithdrawal to personal wallet possibleAutomatic DCADedicated pro interface: not disclosed

Withdrawal to a personal wallet possible.

Available across the whole European Economic Area.

03How much it costs

Deposit
SEPA transfer0 %
Trading
Maker
0,2 %
Taker
0,35 %
order book
Holding

No known holding fees

Exit

not disclosed

Blockchain network fees always excluded (identical for everyone, not set by the platform).

OKX Europe: for a standard spot account that has not opened X-Perps: Regular level 0,20 % maker / 0,35 % taker, decreasing to 0,03 % maker / 0,055 % taker at VIP9. For users who have opened X-Perps, the spot fee schedule is different and lower: Regular 0,08 % maker / 0,10 % taker, down to a maker rebate of -0,0075 % and 0,0175 % taker at VIP9. Convert announces zero trading fees and no slippage, but works as a separate conversion/quote flow. Crypto withdrawals and card purchases: dynamic costs displayed before confirmation.

Fee source: https://www.okx.com/en-eu/fees · verified on 26/08/2026
Simulate your own scenario (amount, duration, purchase method) with the fee simulator. Simulate your case →

04Security & custody

Standard OKX custody: in-house hot/cold wallet infrastructure, with offline storage of a significant share of assets and regular publication of Proof of Reserves. In the EEA, the partnership with Standard Chartered concerns third-party custody / collateral mirroring arrangements for eligible clients, mainly institutional; Standard Chartered is not the custodian of all retail clients.

05What to know before you start

Pan-European EEA platform, separate from OKX Global. European retail confirmed in the 30 EEA countries via OKX Europe Limited: spot, staking/Simple Earn, margin up to 10x on eligible assets and regulated X-Perps for retail/pro clients after a suitability test. OKX Pay and OKX Card have been launched in Europe. Legal-entity/institutional accounts are also provided for in the EEA terms. Products and availability may vary by country.

Compensation transparency: affiliate partnership with OKX: À l'étude. A partnership has no influence on ranking or the default sort order (see Methodology).

06Frequently asked questions

Is OKX licensed under MiCA?

Yes. OKX Europe Limited is licensed as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) under the MiCA regulation. Competent authority: Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Malta. Notification to the ESMA register: 27/01/2025. A MiCA licence works as a passport: it allows the provider to operate across the entire European Union.

How much does it cost to buy bitcoin on OKX?

For €100 of bitcoin bought by SEPA transfer, the total cost is 0,35 €, spread included and network fees excluded (Uncrypt €100 index). Fees checked on 26/08/2026 against the official fee schedule.

How many cryptos can you buy on OKX?

270 crypto-assets are available on OKX.

Can you withdraw your crypto from OKX to your own wallet?

Yes, OKX lets you withdraw your crypto-assets to a personal wallet.

Can you stake crypto on OKX?

Yes, OKX offers staking.

Can you schedule recurring purchases (DCA) on OKX?

Yes, OKX lets you schedule recurring purchases (DCA).