Is OKX available in the United States?

Available through OKX US, with state exceptions

OKX launched a United States platform, OKX US, in April 2025. As of June 2026 it serves United States residents in most states but states that it is not available in New York, Texas, or Nevada. The United States service is registered as a Money Services Business with FinCEN and offers spot trading rather than derivatives.

      As of: June 2026
      Last reviewed: 13 June 2026
    

Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.

How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.

Quick answer

Yes, through OKX US. OKX launched a dedicated United States platform in April 2025 following a settlement with the United States Department of Justice. As of June 2026 OKX US serves residents in most states but states that it is not available in New York, Texas, or Nevada, and it offers spot trading rather than the derivatives available on the global platform. The United States service operates through OKX Inc., which is registered as a Money Services Business with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, so confirm your state is supported before signing up.

Overview

What OKX is

OKX is a cryptocurrency exchange that, in the United States, operates through a dedicated platform known as OKX US, run by OKX Inc. The United States platform launched in April 2025 with a phased rollout. It offers spot trading and a self custody wallet to United States customers.

The exchange service is custodial, which means OKX holds the assets in your trading account on your behalf, while the separate OKX Wallet is a self custody product where you control the keys. The United States platform offers spot trading rather than the perpetual swaps, options, and high leverage products available on the global OKX platform.

As of June 2026 OKX US is available to United States residents in most states. The company states that it is not available in New York, Texas, or Nevada, where state licensing requirements differ. Confirm the current position on the OKX US website before you act.

The rules in detail

Regulatory position and registrations

United States launch. OKX launched its United States platform in April 2025. The launch followed a February 2025 settlement with the United States Department of Justice under which the company paid a financial penalty over past compliance failings (as of June 2026).
Federal registration. OKX Inc. is registered as a Money Services Business with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the federal bureau that administers anti money laundering rules for money services businesses (as of June 2026).
State money transmitter licences. The United States platform operates as a state licensed money transmitter where required, which is the state level authorisation that lets a platform transmit value for residents (as of June 2026).
States not served. As of June 2026 OKX states that OKX US is not available in New York, Texas, or Nevada. The set of supported states can change, so check the current list before signing up.
Products. OKX US offers spot trading and the OKX Wallet. The perpetual swaps, options, and high leverage products available on the global platform are not offered to United States customers (as of June 2026).

How to act legally

How residents access OKX US

To open an account, eligible United States residents use the OKX US platform and complete identity verification under Know Your Customer rules, which typically means providing a government issued identity document and personal details. The global OKX platform is a separate service that does not serve United States residents, so United States customers use OKX US.

OKX US supports United States dollar funding through methods that can include linked bank accounts, and customers can buy, sell, and convert major crypto assets such as Bitcoin, Ether, and supported stablecoins. Available products depend on eligibility and on your state of residence.

How crypto is taxed is a separate question handled by the Internal Revenue Service. See the United States crypto tax page for a general explanation. This is general information and not tax advice, so verify your position with a qualified professional before filing.

Sourcing

Regulator and sources

The relevant regulators are the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network at the federal level, the state money transmitter regulators, and the United States Department of Justice in relation to the February 2025 settlement.

OKX, public information on the OKX US launch, supported states, and products.
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Money Services Business registration.
United States Department of Justice, February 2025 settlement with OKX.
United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), guidance on the taxation of digital assets.

Compare available exchanges

OKX is available to United States residents as of June 2026, though supported products can vary by state. It is one of several platforms available in the United States, so compare the exchanges that genuinely serve your state before you choose.

Every availability status here is dated and checked against the named regulator's public register. We never place a link to a platform where it is not available.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is OKX legal in the United States?

Yes, through OKX US. OKX launched a dedicated United States platform in April 2025, and as of June 2026 it serves residents in most states. OKX Inc. is registered as a Money Services Business with FinCEN. The company states that OKX US is not available in New York, Texas, or Nevada.

Is OKX US the same as the global OKX platform?

No. The global OKX platform does not serve United States residents. United States customers use OKX US, a separate platform that offers spot trading rather than the derivatives available globally (as of June 2026).

Can I trade derivatives on OKX in the United States?

No. As of June 2026 OKX US offers spot trading and a self custody wallet, but it does not offer the perpetual swaps, options, or high leverage products available on the global platform. Confirm the current product list before acting.

Which states does OKX US not serve?

As of June 2026 OKX states that OKX US is not available in New York, Texas, or Nevada. The list can change, so confirm the current position on the OKX US website before signing up.

How is crypto from OKX US taxed in the United States?

Crypto is generally treated as property by the Internal Revenue Service, so disposals can create taxable events. The details depend on your circumstances. See the United States crypto tax page and verify with a qualified professional. This is not tax advice.

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Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, supported states, registrations, and the rules that govern them can change at short notice, and OKX US is a recent launch whose state coverage is still expanding. The position on this page is dated June 2026 and was last reviewed on 13 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the named regulators and the platform before you act.

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Written and reviewed by the wherelegalcrypto editorial team, Morten Andersen and Fredrik Filipsson. Each status is checked against the named regulator and dated. See our editorial standards.