Binance vs OKX

✓ You own the coin — withdrawable on-chain

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Fees & Assets listed
	Binance	OKX
Fees	0.1%	0.1%
Max leverage	20×	10×
Assets listed	350	300

Fees

Binance — Fees
Spot taker fee	0.1%	Source · Verified 2026-09-30
Card purchase	1.8%	Source · Verified 2026-09-30

OKX — Fees
Spot taker fee	0.1%	Source · Verified 2026-10-07
Card purchase	—	Source · Verified 2026-10-07

Regulation

Binance — Regulation
Regulation	Scope	Source
VARA (AE) · VL/24/04/001 Binance FZE	Virtual-asset licence — real authorisation, but no compensation scheme	Source · Verified 2026-08-25

OKX — Regulation
Regulation	Scope	Source
VARA (AE) · VL/23/12/003 OKX Middle East Fintech FZE	Virtual-asset licence — real authorisation, but no compensation scheme	Source · Verified 2026-08-25

Incidents on record

2023-11-21 — Pleaded guilty to US anti-money-laundering charges; USD 4.3bn settlement, founder stepped down as CEO. Source
2026-07-01 — Suspended services for users in the European Union after withdrawing its MiCA licence application in Greece on 24 June 2026; withdrawals stayed open. Source

Incidents on record

2025-02-24 — Aux Cayes FinTech (OKX affiliate) pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business in the US; roughly USD 505m in penalties. Source

Frequently asked questions

Is Binance cheaper than OKX?

0.1% against 0.1% on the headline figure. Deposit, withdrawal and spread costs sit on top and can reverse that for small trades.

Is Binance safe?

Binance has 2 documented incident(s): Pleaded guilty to US anti-money-laundering charges; USD 4.3bn settlement, founder stepped down as CEO. Read the source before deciding.

Can I withdraw my coins from Binance?

Yes. Binance is an exchange — the asset is yours and moves to a wallet you control.

Which suits a beginner better?

Whichever is licensed where you live and lets you withdraw the asset. Leverage and daily financing are what turn a beginner's position into a loss.

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Crypto is volatile and largely unregulated. CFDs are leveraged and most retail accounts lose money. Never risk money you cannot afford to lose.

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