OKX Adds Over 20 Equity Perpetual Swaps for Global Stock Exposure – News Bytes Bitcoin News
On March 24, 2026, OKX launched over 20 equity perpetual swaps for traders across Asia, Latin America, Türkiye, and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) region. These USDT-denominated contracts enable real-time exposure to the “Magnificent 7” and major tech stocks even when traditional markets are closed.
The new offering provides up to 5x leverage and features a unified cross-margining system where users can utilize BTC and ETH as collateral. By integrating these assets, the platform allows traders to maintain capital efficiency while their staked balances continue to generate yield.
This rollout marks the first phase of a broader strategy to bridge digital assets with tokenized real-world assets. OKX plans to expand its inventory of equity contracts and market availability in the coming months to further diversify its global trading ecosystem.
“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.”
🧭 FAQs
• Which regions can access OKX equity perpetual swaps? Traders in Asia, Latin America, Türkiye, and the CIS region can currently access these local services.
• What leverage is available for these new stock contracts? Eligible global traders can utilize up to 5x leverage on all USDT-denominated equity perpetual contracts.
• Can I use bitcoin as margin for stock trading? Yes, the OKX unified account allows users to use BTC and ETH as collateral for equity positions.
• Do these equity markets close on weekends? Unlike traditional exchanges, these perpetual swaps offer 24/7 exposure to global stocks regardless of market hours.