OKX Sees 53-Fold Surge in Licensed Market Trading in 2025

OKX’s 2025 growth included record licensed market trading volumes, system stability at 1.72 million TPS with 20 microsecond latency, and global user numbers reaching 120 million.

Summary

OKX reported a 53-fold increase in licensed market trading volumes in 2025, supported by strategic expansion into the US and across the European Economic Area. CEO Star stated in the year-end letter that during October 11 market activity, the platform processed 1.72 million transactions per second with 20 microsecond order latency. Proof-of-reserves remained above 100% and asset reserves were kept above this level consistently. Global trading volume rose by 16%, decentralized exchange activity surged 262%, and total users surpassed 120 million worldwide.

Terms & Concepts
  • European Economic Area (EEA): A regional agreement allowing the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people among EU member states and select other countries.
  • Decentralized Exchange (DEX): A cryptocurrency trading platform that operates without a central authority, relying on smart contracts to facilitate peer-to-peer transactions.
  • Centralized Exchange (CEX): A cryptocurrency trading platform operated by a centralized company, providing managed order books, custody, and customer support.