OKX to Launch Equity Perpetual Futures (no-expiry derivatives) on March 4, 2026

According to OKX (cryptocurrency exchange), USDT (dollar-pegged stablecoin) settlement and 0.01x–5x leverage will be offered via web, app, and API in supported jurisdictions, listing NVDA, MU, SNDK, GOOGL, MSFT, AAPL, META, and QQQ, using the UTC+8 timezone.

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Summary

OKX (cryptocurrency exchange) will introduce perpetual futures (no-expiry derivatives) on selected equities on March 4, 2026, using the UTC+8 timezone. The products will be USDT (dollar-pegged stablecoin) settled, accessible via web, app, and API in supported jurisdictions, with leverage ranging from 0.01x to 5x. Initial tickers include NVDA, MU, SNDK, GOOGL, MSFT, AAPL, META, and QQQ. Such equity-linked derivatives allow traders to gain price exposure without holding the underlying shares.

Terms & Concepts
  • Perpetual futures: Derivatives with no expiry; funding payments help keep prices near spot.
  • USDT-settled: Contracts margined and settled in USDT, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar.
  • Leverage: Borrowing to amplify position size; magnifies gains and losses.