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Bitkub vs OKX

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BitkubOKX
Fees0.25%0.1%
RegulationSEC THVARA
Max leverage1×10×
Assets listed100300
Incidents on record01

Fees

BitkubFees
Spot taker fee0.25%Source · Verified 2026-08-25
Card purchaseSource · Verified 2026-08-25
OKXFees
Spot taker fee0.1%Source · Verified 2026-08-25
Card purchaseSource · Verified 2026-08-25

Regulation

BitkubRegulation
RegulationScopeSource
SEC TH (TH)
Bitkub Online Co., Ltd. (บริษัท บิทคับ ออนไลน์ จำกัด)
LicensedSource · Confirmed indirectly 2026-08-25
OKXRegulation
RegulationScopeSource
VARA (AE) · VL/23/12/003
OKX Middle East Fintech FZE
Virtual-asset licence — real authorisation, but no compensation schemeSource · Verified 2026-08-25

Incidents on record

No material incidents on record.

Incidents on record

  • 2025-02-24Aux 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 Bitkub cheaper than OKX?

0.25% against 0.1% on the headline figure. Deposit, withdrawal and spread costs sit on top and can reverse that for small trades.

Is Bitkub safe?

Nothing meeting our threshold has been documented for Bitkub. That is an absence of evidence, not a safety guarantee.

Can I withdraw my coins from Bitkub?

Yes. Bitkub 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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