How to Start Trading Crypto Derivatives in the UAE with OKX
OKX Learn
Date de publication : 29 juil. 2025
Date de mise à jour : 29 juil. 2025
Lecture de 2 min.
The Moment You've Been Waiting For
OKX is proud to announce a major milestone: derivatives trading is now fully regulated and live in the UAE. For the first time, anyone can access futures, options, and perpetuals on a platform that is 100 percent licensed and compliant.
What You Can Trade
With full licensing comes full access to:
Futures - Go long or short with confidence
Options - Advanced strategies for managing volatility
Perpetual Swaps - Trade crypto with no expiry
Leverage - Amplify trades with up to five times leverage
All within a regulated environment designed to protect investors and ensure transparent operations.👉
Who Can Join?
This isn't one of those invite-only insider programs. If you're in the UAE, you're in.
No referrals required
No insider connections
No gatekeeping
Just fully licensed, fully open access for all eligible users.
How to Fund Your Account
Getting started is refreshingly simple:
Link your UAE bank account
Deposit in AED or USD
Enjoy zero deposit fees
We’ve removed all friction. You can fund your account or withdraw at your convenience with no fees, no delays, and no hassle.
Unlock Derivatives in 3 Steps
Ready to start? Here’s how:
Open the OKX app
Tap “Unlock Derivatives”
Complete a five-minute suitability assessment
That’s it. You’re cleared to trade.
Trade the Right Way with OKX
This isn’t just another trading feature. It’s a new standard. Fully licensed, deeply liquid, and open to all.No more barriers. No more waiting.All in one app.Trade derivatives the right way. Only on OKX.
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