Transfer Your Crypto or Deposit Cash to OKX and Get an 8% Bonus of up to €20,000 in USDC
The EU's MiCA deadline lands on 1 July 2026, and OKX is making it worth your while to move before then.
From 29 June until 31 July 2026, anyone who resides in the European Economic Area (EEA), transfers crypto or deposits cash to OKX Europe and opts in receives an 8% bonus (up to €20,000 in USDC) on their net deposit, with a minimum of just €10 to qualify.
New users get even more: an enhanced welcome bonus of up to €400 on top of the deposit bonus and a 30-day VIP upgrade.
OKX Europe Limited holds a full MiCA Crypto-Asset Services Provider (CASP) licence from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), issued 27 January 2025, meaning your assets are held on a fully regulated, EEA-authorised platform from day one.
TL;DR:
Campaign period: 29 June - 31 July 2026
8% deposit bonus (up to €20,000 in USDC) for all users, residing in the EEA at the moment of the promotion, who opt in and deposit a minimum of €10 during the campaign period
Enhanced new user bonus of up to €400 available exclusively for new OKX accounts
Free 30-day VIP1 upgrade for all new users who pass the appropriateness assessment and open a derivatives account
Existing VIP users who pass the appropriateness assessment will receive an extra VIP pass that can be shared with a friend for 30 days of VIP1 perks
MiCA deadline: 1 July 2026; ESMA has confirmed no extensions; unlicensed exchanges must exit the EEA
OKX Europe Limited holds a full MiCA CASP licence from the MFSA (issued 27 January 2025), passported across all 30 EEA member states
Campaign available in-app; opt in via the OKX app after account verification
Why Does the 1 July 2026 MiCA Deadline Matter for Your Crypto?
MiCA, the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, came into full effect on 30 December 2024. To avoid sudden market disruption, ESMA allowed exchanges to continue serving EEA users under previous national registrations during an 18-month transitional period. That period ends on 1 July 2026, with no extension.
From that date, two categories of exchange will be operating illegally in the EEA: any platform with no active MiCA licence, and any platform whose application has not yet been approved. Users on those platforms may face account restrictions, forced offboarding, or delayed access to their funds, on the exchange's timeline, not their own. Migrating early means choosing when and how to move your assets, rather than waiting for a platform to notify you.
OKX Europe Limited received its MiCA CASP licence from the MFSA on 27 January 2025, one of the first global exchanges to reach full authorisation. OKX Europe Limited's licence is passported across all 30 EEA member states under a single supervisory framework, eliminating the need for separate national approvals.
What Is the OKX Deposit Bonus Campaign?
The OKX deposit bonus campaign is an in-app promotion that rewards users for transferring their crypto or cash assets to OKX Europe. OKX Europe Limited is a regulated exchange offering a suite of trading, earning, payment, and derivatives products to eligible users across the EEA.Here is how the bonus works:
Opt in via the OKX app during the campaign period
Deposit a minimum of €10 net into your OKX account after opting in
Receive an 8% bonus on your net deposit, up to a maximum of €20,000 in USDC, paid out as a reward over 52 weeks
Once received, bonus rewards are yours to trade, withdraw, or hold freely
What Is the New User Bonus on OKX?
New users who create an OKX Europe account during the campaign period are eligible for an enhanced welcome bonus of up to €400, on top of the 8% deposit bonus available to all participants.
When opening a verified OKX account you get access to over 250 spot trading pairs, regulated X-Perps derivatives, OKX Earn, OKX Card and OKX Pay from a single account. The €400 new user bonus is designed to give first-time OKX users a meaningful start across those products.
New users who pass the appropriateness assessment and open a derivatives account also receive a free 30-day VIP1 upgrade, unlocking reduced trading fees, higher OKX Card cashback, and priority support from the moment their account is active.
To claim all new user perks, complete account registration and verification, open your derivatives account, then opt in to the campaign via the OKX app.
What VIP Perks Are Available on OKX Europe?
VIP1 status on OKX Europe is available in two ways: new users who pass the appropriateness assessment and open a derivatives account receive a free 30-day VIP1 upgrade automatically. Users whose total deposits reach the €100,000 mark are promoted to VIP1 on an ongoing basis. In both cases, VIP1 unlocks the same set of benefits across the full OKX product suite:
Benefit | VIP1 |
Trading fees | Reduced on spot markets |
OKX Card cashback | Higher cashback rate |
Priority support | Access to dedicated support |
How Is OKX Europe Regulated?
OKX Europe Limited is a dedicated legal entity created specifically to hold European licences and serve EEA users under EU law. OKX Europe Limited holds three licences issued by the MFSA, all passported across the EEA:
Licence | Regulator | Issued | Covers | What it means for you |
MiCA CASP | MFSA (Malta) | 27 January 2025 | Spot trading, bots de trading, custody, fiat and crypto transfers across all 30 EEA states | Your crypto and cash are held in segregated accounts, ring-fenced from OKX's own funds. One of the broadest CASP authorisations available (9 of 10 MiCA services). |
MiFID II OKX EUROPE MARKETS LTD | MFSA (Malta) | April 2022 | X-Perps derivatives for eligible traders | Regulated investment-services standards apply to derivatives; the same framework as traditional finance. |
Payment Institution (PI) | MFSA (Malta) | February 2026 | OKX Card and OKX Pay | Card and Pay operate under regulated payment-services rules. |
OKX also publishes monthly Proof of Reserves reports using independent zk-STARK cryptographic verification, and maintains a formal complaints process with National Competent Authority (NCA) escalation rights.These protections are legally required on OKX under MiCA and do not exist on unlicensed platforms.
What Products Can You Access on OKX Europe?
OKX Europe Limited offers a full suite of regulated products from a single account:
Product | What it does |
Trading au comptant | Trade 250+ tokens across deep, liquid markets |
Derivatives (X-Perps) | Advanced, leveraged X-Perps for active traders, regulated under MiFID II |
TradFi X-Perps | Exposure to Stock, ETF and Commodity X-Perps |
Card | Spend crypto directly with attractive cashback of up to 10% |
Earn | Put assets to work to earn APY across multiple earn products |
Pay | Earn rewards on idle Pay balance and make stablecoin payments |
All six product areas are accessible from the OKX app under a single verified account. The deposit bonus applies to net deposits across your OKX account, regardless of which products you use.
How Do You Claim the 8% Deposit Bonus?
The OKX deposit bonus campaign is available in the OKX app only. Follow these steps:
Create or log in to your OKX account
Complete identity verification if not already done
Open the OKX app and locate the deposit bonus campaign in the promotions section
Opt in to the campaign within the app to activate your reward tracking
Deposit a minimum of €10 net into your OKX account during the campaign period
Receive your 8% bonus, paid out bi-weekly over 52 weeks
New users should also check the welcome bonus section in the OKX app to activate the enhanced €400 new user bonus before depositing.
Frequently Asked Questions
All OKX Europe users who opt in to the campaign via the OKX app and deposit a minimum of €10 net during the campaign period are eligible for the 8% deposit bonus, up to a maximum of 20,000 USDC. The campaign is open to users residing in the EEA. New users are additionally eligible for the enhanced welcome bonus of up to €400 and a 30-day VIP pass.
After 1 July 2026, exchanges operating in the EEA without a valid MiCA CASP licence are operating illegally under EU law, per ESMA's confirmation in December 2025. Users on those platforms may face account restrictions, forced offboarding, or limited access to withdrawal functions. The timeline and process is controlled by the exchange, not the user. Migrating to a MiCA-licensed platform like OKX Europe Limited before the deadline ensures you remain within the EU's regulatory safeguard framework.
Bonus rewards are paid out bi-weekly over a 52-week period following the end of the campaign. Once received, rewards are yours to trade, withdraw, or hold in your OKX account. There is no lock-up period on rewards after they are credited.
OKX Europe Limited is a separate legal entity from OKX's global platform, created specifically to hold European licences. OKX Europe Limited holds its MiCA CASP licence from the MFSA (issued 27 January 2025) and serves EEA users exclusively through this regulated entity. Users in the EEA access OKX services through OKX Europe Limited, not through any global entity.
A MiCA Crypto-Asset Services Provider licence is the authorisation required under EU Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 for any exchange to legally offer crypto services to users in the EEA. OKX Europe Limited holds a MiCA CASP licence from the MFSA covering nine of the ten MiCA-authorised services, including custody, execution, exchange operations, and transfers. The licence requires segregated client assets, minimum capital reserves, published Proof of Reserves, and a formal complaints process - all protections that are absent on unlicensed platforms.
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