OKX Expands Beyond Crypto Trading with Tokenized Stocks and Pre-IPO Perpetual Futures

OKX has grown from its roots as a cryptocurrency exchange into a global trading platform that offers a wide range of financial services. The company, founded in 2017, now supports over 120 million users worldwide and is licensed to operate in major markets including the UAE, US, Europe, Singapore, South America, and Australia.

OKX's expansion beyond cryptocurrency trading has been marked by significant partnerships with brands such as McLaren Racing and Manchester City. The platform offers a unified account system that allows users to manage collateral efficiently across positions, with standard global spot fees starting at 0.08% maker and 0.10% taker.

In 2026, OKX introduced pre-IPO perpetual futures, providing exposure to private companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic. The company also launched spot tokenized stocks, allowing eligible users to trade 24/7 tokenized exposure to US stocks and ETFs directly against USDT.

OKX's institutional profile has been strengthened through its strategic partnership with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange. ICE invested in OKX at a $25 billion valuation in March 2026, taking a board seat and working to connect OKX users with ICE futures and future NYSE tokenized-equity markets.