OKX Launches Beta for Seamless DEX Trading via Exchange Balances
At the OKX Alphas Summit, the exchange unveiled support for direct DEX trading in USDT, USDC, and native tokens, starting with X Layer, SOL, Base, and BSC.
OKX trading product head Thomas Tse announced a new DEX trading feature enabling users to trade directly using exchange account balances in USDT, USDC, or native network tokens without wallet switching or cross-chain operations. The first rollout supports X Layer, SOL, Base, and BSC networks, with plans to expand. The feature promises better pricing, faster execution, zero fees, and integrated tools for token discovery, market intelligence, and portfolio tracking. A limited public beta with 1,000 test codes and fee-free trading is underway, aiming to bridge centralized and decentralized trading for seamless on-chain transactions.
- DEX (Decentralized Exchange): A peer-to-peer marketplace enabling cryptocurrency trading without intermediaries, using smart contracts on blockchain networks.
- USDT and USDC: Stablecoins pegged to the US dollar, commonly used to facilitate trading and settlement in cryptocurrency markets.
- Cross-chain Operations: Processes allowing the transfer or interaction of assets between different blockchain networks.