OKX launches NIGHTUSD expiry perp trading on July 17, 2026

The exchange said the NIGHTUSD UM (X-Perp) pair will open at 10:00 UTC across web, app and API interfaces.

Summary

OKX said it is launching NIGHTUSD Expiry Perp (X-Perp), adding the product across its web, app and API interfaces. The exchange said NIGHTUSD UM (X-Perp) trading will open on July 17, 2026 at 10:00 UTC. OKX described X-Perp as a product designed to offer a more flexible and efficient derivatives trading experience, while warning users to understand the risks of leveraged trading and manage positions carefully.

Terms & Concepts
  • Expiry Perp (X-Perp): A derivatives product branded by OKX combining perpetual-style trading with an expiry feature.
  • UM: A contract category label used for the listed trading pair on the exchange.
  • leveraged trading: Trading with borrowed funds to increase potential gains and losses.