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Research-based review: the AppDuo Editorial Team compiled it from official pages, documentation, app stores, press and user feedback, without hands-on testing. Every claim links to a source with the date it was checked.
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OKX Review
A large crypto exchange with a Web3 wallet, but a US legal-compliance record to weigh
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
- Web
- iOS
- Android
- API
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Decide at a glance
Our verdict
OKX suits experienced crypto traders who want many markets, derivatives and a Web3 wallet in one app, with a standard spot fee of 0.08% maker and 0.10% taker. What to weigh: crypto's price risk, local regulatory status, and the 2025 US guilty plea by the operating entity.
Best for: Experienced traders of crypto spot and derivatives
Skip it if: Beginners who do not yet understand price and leverage risk
Pros
- Vietnamese App Store rating 4.6/5 (about 24,600 ratings); Google Play 4.1/5 from about 929,000
- Standard spot fee of 0.08% maker / 0.10% taker, with lower VIP tiers
- Multilingual interface (English, Vietnamese, Chinese, Spanish, French, German and others)
Cons
- In February 2025 Aux Cayes FinTech, the operator of OKX, pleaded guilty in the US to running an unlicensed money transmitting business and agreed to pay over USD 504 million
- Google Play rating (4.1/5) is lower than the App Store's (4.6/5)
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
More pros
- Publishes monthly Proof of Reserves using zk-STARK and commits to a 1:1 reserve ratio
- Spot, derivatives, options, trading bots (Spot Grid, DCA), API and a self-custody Web3 wallet
More cons
- Derivatives and leverage are high-risk and crypto prices are very volatile
- The Google Play data label says the app collects location and personal info and shares some data with third parties
Best for
- Users who want a centralized exchange and an on-chain Web3 wallet in one app
- Those who need an API for automated trading
Skip it if
- Anyone who wants deposit-insurance protection like a bank account
Problems it solves
Experience & key features
What it is
OKX is a crypto exchange that began as OKCoin (founded 2013) and became OKEx (launched 2017). OKEx renamed itself OKX in January 2022, citing a move into decentralized services such as DeFi and NFTs. According to Wikipedia, the company moved its headquarters to San Jose, California in April 2025. The US Department of Justice describes the operating entity as Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd, based in the Seychelles.
Features and fees
The Google Play description lists buying and selling crypto with 100+ currencies, spot trading, tracking exchange and on-chain wallet balances in one portfolio, Spot Grid and DCA bots, and earn products (for example up to 4.1% APY on USDG held on OKX). The fee page tiers users by assets or 30-day volume: regular users pay 0.08% maker and 0.10% taker on standard spot, and VIP 1 pays 0.0675% and 0.08%. The 24-hour crypto withdrawal limit also follows the tier, starting at USD 10,000,000 for regular users.
Safety and compliance
OKX publishes monthly Proof of Reserves using zk-STARK zero-knowledge proofs with a 1:1 target, though the page names no independent auditor. On 24 February 2025 Aux Cayes FinTech pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and agreed to pay over USD 504 million; the US Department of Justice said that from 2018 through at least early 2024 OKX served US customers despite its own policy banning them. That matters when you consider holding funds on the exchange, as does checking the legal status of crypto where you live.
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Compared with other exchanges
Binance, Bybit and Coinbase sit in the same segment. OKX's distinguishing points are the Web3 wallet inside the same app and its API toolset; choose by real fees, the markets you need, your local legal status and each exchange's compliance record.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026
Regular user (spot)
PersonalFree
Signing up and using the app is free; fees are charged per trade. The standard spot schedule for regular users (assets under USD 100,000 or 30-day volume under USD 1,000,000) is 0.08% maker and 0.10% taker. VIP tiers pay less.
- Free plan limits
- The fees page lists buy/sell with zero trading fees via 100+ payment methods; withdrawal and derivatives fees are on the current fee schedule.
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
Not applicable. Executed crypto trades are generally not refundable.
Privacy
The Google Play Data safety section (self-declared by OKX) says the app may collect location, personal info and other types, may share app info and performance data with third parties, encrypts data in transit and lets users request deletion. The exchange requires identity verification (KYC), so identity data is involved. This research did not cross-check OKX's full privacy notice.
OKX alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Does OKX charge fees?
Registration is free but trading carries fees. Per the fee page, regular users pay 0.08% maker and 0.10% taker on standard spot; VIP tiers pay less.
Has OKX been renamed?
Yes. OKEx was renamed OKX in January 2022; it traces back to OKCoin (2013).
Is OKX safe?
OKX publishes monthly Proof of Reserves, but in 2025 its operating entity pleaded guilty in the US to running an unlicensed money transmitting business. Crypto always carries a risk of loss; only use money you can afford to lose.
Does OKX offer Vietnamese?
The App Store lists Vietnamese among many other languages.
Review evidence & sources8
Scores
- Ease of use
- 7.0
- Features
- 8.6
- Value for money
- 8.1
- Performance
- 7.0
- Support
- 6.8
- Privacy & security
- 5.5
Why this score
One app holds the exchange, Web3 wallet and many tools, which can overwhelm newcomers; a 4.6/5 App Store rating suggests most users are satisfied, while Google Play is lower (4.1/5).
Why this score
Spot, derivatives, options, event trading, trading bots, API, earn products and a Web3 wallet per the official site and app description.
Why this score
Standard spot fees of 0.08%/0.10%, level with or below the 0.1% common at large exchanges, plus VIP discounts. Marked down because quick buy/sell, though listed as zero-fee, still needs checking for spreads and payment fees.
Why this score
Very frequent updates (version 6.197.0 on 10 Nov 2026), but the Google Play rating of 4.1/5 trails the App Store and no independent uptime data was found; deep liquidity is OKX's own claim.
Why this score
A help center and 24/7 online support per the Google Play description; no independent data on response times.
Why this score
KYC is required; the self-declared label lists location and personal data with encryption in transit. The US plea records that OKX allowed accounts without KYC until about November 2022, which weighs on the compliance picture.
What users say
- Apple App Store (Việt Nam)4.6/5 · 24,631
- Google Play4.1/5 · 929,000
Sources
- Vendor-providedOKX official websiteNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedOKX trading fee pageNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedOKX Proof of ReservesNov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (Vietnam)Nov 10, 2026
- storeGoogle Play listingNov 10, 2026
- pressUS DOJ SDNY press release (2025-02-24)Nov 10, 2026
- pressCoinGeek (2022-01-26)Nov 10, 2026
- Community-reportedWikipedia - OKXNov 10, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- OKX
- Headquarters
- Seychelles
- Launched
- 2017
- Category
- Finance
Capabilities
- Mobile app
- Public API
- Integrations
Platforms
- Web
- iOS
- Android
- API
Interface languages
- Vietnamese
- English
- Chinese
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Indonesian
- Portuguese
- Russian
Integrations
- Visa
- Mastercard
- TradingView
Support
- Live chat
- Help center
Change history
- Feature.Version 6.197.0 is the latest on the App Store at the time of checking.
- Company.According to Wikipedia, OKX moves its headquarters to San Jose, California (April 2025).
- Company.Aux Cayes FinTech (OKX) pleads guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business in the US and agrees to pay over USD 504 million.
Full change history (6)
- Company.OKEx renames itself OKX, pointing to decentralized services such as DeFi and NFTs.
- Update.OKEx liquidates a bitcoin futures position with a notional value of about USD 416 million at a large loss; it adds 2,500 BTC to its insurance fund and still applies a 17% clawback to some profitable traders.
- Launch.OKEx launches in 2017, building on OKCoin, founded in 2013.
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