Lower Fees
0.02
%
Both platforms offer the same fees
Higher Volume
$20.32B
Taker Fee ·
OKX
More Leverage
200x
Taker Fee ·
MEXC
Higher Rating
8.75
/10
Taker Fee ·
OKX
Rating
About
OKX, founded in 2017 by Star Xu, is the third-largest crypto perpetuals exchange globally by liquidity and trading volume.
Based in Seychelles, OKX serves users in 180 countries with 300+ assets across spot, derivatives, DeFi, and Web3 products.
Licensed by top regulators including MAS (Singapore) and ESMA (Europe), OKX secures funds via cold storage and 2FA, with transparent Proof of Reserves using zk-STARK cryptography.
MEXC, founded in 2018 by John Chen, is a major crypto exchange offering perpetual futures with leverage up to 200x and access to over 2,900 cryptocurrencies.
Serving 30 million traders in 170 countries, MEXC features low futures fees, diverse altcoin markets, and special perks for high-volume users.
While it provides robust security through Proof of Reserves and cold storage, MEXC remains unlicensed by major regulators and has drawn warnings from several global financial bodies.
Volume & Liquidity
OKX | MEXC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Perpetuals Volume (24H) | $20.32B | $11.83B | |
Crypto Options Volume (24H) | $715.08M | $0 | |
Open Interest (24H) | $6.26B | $6.73B |
Fees & Costs
OKX | MEXC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Taker Fees | 0.02 % | 0.02 % | |
Maker Fees | 0.05 % | 0 % |
Live Funding Rates
BTC Funding Rate
USDT Settlement
OKX
-0.0002%
MEXC
0.0044%
ETH Funding Rate
USDT Settlement
OKX
0.0076%
MEXC
0.0014%
SOL/USDT
USDT Settlement
OKX
0.0024%
MEXC
-0.0057%
BNB/USDT
USDT Settlement
OKX
0.0100%
MEXC
-0.0036%
Trading Features
OKX | MEXC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Perpetual Contract Types | USDT and USDC | USDT only | |
Available Leverage | 100x | 200x | |
Spot Assets | 311 | 2900 |
Regulation & Trust
OKX | MEXC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Regulation | Tier-1 Regulators including MiFID II (Europe), MAS (Singapore), AUSTRAC (Australia), SFC (Hong Kong), VARA (UAE), and 4 more | Unlicensed (Previous Licenses revoked in Seychelles & Estonia) | |
Proof of Reserves | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
Supported Countries | 100 | 170 | |
Total Users | 60 Million | 30 Million | |
Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Seychelles |
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