On March 24, 2026, OKX introduced more than 20 equity perpetual swaps for eligible traders in Asia, Latin America, Türkiye, and the CIS region. These USDT-denominated contracts enable real-time exposure to the “Magnificent 7” and other major tech stocks, even when traditional stock exchanges are closed.
Covers the Magnificent 7 and Major Tech Stocks
The first batch includes Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla, along with other high-cap tech names. Unlike spot equities, perpetual swaps have no expiry date, allowing traders to hold positions 24/7 without worrying about overnight gaps or market closures. Each contract is priced in USDT, with profits and losses settled in the stablecoin, reducing fiat on/off ramp friction.
BTC/ETH as Collateral, Staked Positions Keep Yielding
OKX employs a unified cross-margin system that lets users post BTC and ETH as collateral to open stock positions. This means traders can gain exposure to U.S. equities without selling their crypto holdings, while their staked balances continue to generate yield. The platform offers up to 5x leverage, with risk controls tightened at higher ratios. Liquidation is triggered automatically to protect the system.
CEO: A Step Toward Bringing More Real-World Assets On-Chain
“For the past eight years we have focused on building resilient infrastructure and deep liquidity for digital asset markets,” said Star Xu, OKX Founder and CEO. “With the launch of equity perpetual swaps, we are expanding that infrastructure to support exposure to global equities while allowing traders to keep their crypto portfolios intact. This is an important step toward bringing a broader range of real-world assets onto our platform.” OKX plans to expand its inventory of stock contracts and market availability in the coming months, further bridging crypto with tokenized traditional assets.
The move marks OKX’s shift from a pure crypto exchange to a diversified financial hub. In early 2026, the firm reached a $25 billion valuation and began testing a social trading feature called “Orbit.” The stock contracts, however, are a separate product line currently available only in selected compliant jurisdictions. Users must pass local compliance checks to trade, and the accessible stock list may vary by region.