OKX vs SimpleSwap

How OKX vs SimpleSwap compare on our ratings, exchange specs, funding, pros and cons.

OKX3.8/5
VS
Feature
Ratings
Our score3.8/54.1/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Fees3.53.0
Security & trust4.04.0
Asset selection4.55.0
Ease of use3.54.5
Support3.54.0
Specs
MarketsSpot, Futures, Options, P2PSpot
Coins listed2702,800
Fiat deposit methodsSEPACard
KYC required Yes No
Proof of reserves YesNot disclosed
Staking / earn YesNot disclosed
Mobile app Yes Yes
Licenses & registrationsMiCA crypto-asset service provider licence, MaltaNot disclosed
Security featuresProof of reserves, 1:1 reservesNon-custodial architecture, Direct wallet settlements
Futures & perpetuals Yes No
Copy tradingNot disclosed No
P2P market Yes No
Earn / savings products YesNot disclosed
Referral program Yes Yes
Company
Founded20172018
HeadquartersSeychelles—
InvestorsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • 270+ coins supported on the European platform
  • MiCA licence for OKX Europe Limited
  • Spot, futures, options and P2P markets
  • 45th consecutive Proof of Reserves published in July 2026
  • No account registration required for standard crypto-to-crypto swaps
  • Non-custodial model delivers converted assets directly to personal wallets
  • Extensive catalog covering more than 2,800 cryptocurrencies
  • Choice between fixed guaranteed rates and floating market rates
Cons
  • Custodial exchange accounts expose users to platform counterparty risk
  • Product access varies by jurisdiction and requires identity verification
  • Derivatives and pre-market futures add substantial leverage risk
  • Onchain Earn carries smart-contract, validator and redemption risks
  • Built-in exchange spreads can exceed traditional spot order-book trading fees
  • Transactions flagged by automated AML risk scoring trigger sudden KYC holds
  • No order books, limit orders, futures, or margin trading
  • Fiat purchases rely on third-party processors with separate fees and verification
Best forEuropean multi-market traders, Users seeking staking products, Algorithmic trading usersRegistration-free crypto-to-crypto swaps, Non-custodial cross-chain transfers, Trading rare altcoins without CEX balances

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