Okx Middle East review
Updated October 12, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
Okx Middle East is a centralised crypto exchange offering spot crypto and derivatives through a mobile app with self custody. It serves traders who want mobile control of keys alongside derivatives access and who value proof of reserves and open source transparency.
Key facts
- Best for
- Traders wanting self custody mobile derivatives access
- Markets
- Crypto↗
- Regulators
- Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)↗
- Investor protection
- EU ICS up to EUR 20,000↗
- Legal entity
- OKX Europe Limited↗
- Headquarters
- Malta↗
- Founded
- 2017↗
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre, Community↗
- Features
- Crypto, Mobile app
- Official website
- okx.com
Crypto exchanges
Crypto wallets
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 7 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App Store
- Elsewhere
- WikidataLinkedInXen.wikipedia.org
Pros
Pros
- Self custody mobile wallet with integrated access to derivatives trading
- Proof of reserves publication alongside open source code for review
- Centralised crypto exchange with mobile app and community support
Who it suits
- Traders preferring mobile self custody control
- Derivatives users seeking integrated wallet trading
How Okx Middle East compares
Where Okx Middle East is available
- Licence in United Arab Emirates
- Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in Malta
- Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) (MiCA CASP 54930069NLWEIGLHXU42), checked September 26, 2026, also valid in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia
Frequently asked questions
What products does Okx Middle East cover?+
The exchange covers crypto spot markets and derivatives through a mobile app with self custody. Traders keep control of keys while accessing derivatives in one place. Check product availability and suitability for your experience before choosing this style of trading.
How does the mobile app support trading?+
The mobile app provides access to spot crypto and derivatives alongside a self custody wallet. It serves traders who prefer managing keys on a phone. Review comfort with mobile trading and key responsibility before deciding.
Who is Okx Middle East suited for?+
The exchange serves active crypto traders who want derivatives and self custody in a mobile setting. It appeals to users comfortable holding keys and using proof of reserves as part of research. Consider experience and risk appetite before choosing.
Which regulators oversee Okx Middle East?+
Okx Middle East is overseen by Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Which company operates Okx Middle East?+
Okx Middle East is operated by OKX Europe Limited. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Where is Okx Middle East based?+
Okx Middle East is based in Malta. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
When was Okx Middle East founded?+
Okx Middle East was founded in 2017. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- coingecko.com/en/exchanges/okex checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Coins listed, Founded
“id=okex; coins=305; pairs=1223”
- defillama.com/cex/okx checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Proof of reserves
“slug=okx; category=CEX; tvl=31709832327.02345”
- esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-12/CASPS.csv checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Investor protection, Legal entity, Licences
“ae_homeMemberState=MT”
- okx.com/en-ae/help/terms-and-conditions-for-uae-ai-tradin... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Markets, Regulators
“OKX holds a VASP Licence for VA Lending and Borrowing Services, VA Management and Investment Services, VA Exchange Services, and VA Broker-Dealer Services”
- okx.com/en-ae/web3 checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Backup options, Custody, Open source, Wallet type
“Your assets are secured by seed phrase, private key, biometric authentication and encryption technology.”
- okx.com/en-us/fees checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Fiat deposit methods, Maker fee, Taker fee
“Buy and Sell - Visa, Mastercard, and others”
- okx.com/en-us/help/terms-of-service checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Derivatives, Exchange type, Support channels
“We provide an online trading platform for Users, if allowed in their respective jurisdictions, to hold and trade certain Digital Assets and/or its derivatives or indices thereof.”
- prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/a-new-alternative-okx-laun... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features
“download the OKX app via the App Store or Google Play”
Compiled from 8 source pages, checked October 13, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Minimum deposit, Stock trade fee, Account fee, Inactivity fee, Retail accounts that lose money.