OKX Launches Decentralized Trading for U.S. Amid Record DEX Volumes
OKX announced support for decentralized trading for U.S. users by integrating DEX access and self-managed wallets, allowing American customers to trade directly on-chain without leaving custody to the exchange. The rollout comes as decentralized exchange volumes hit record levels, a trend that appears to be accelerating demand for non-custodial alternatives and on‑chain execution.
The change matters because it gives U.S. traders a familiar onramp to DeFi-style trading while preserving private key control, potentially shifting liquidity toward interoperable DEX pools and automated market makers. It also positions OKX competitively amid rising DEX activity and ongoing regulatory scrutiny; how U.S. compliance frameworks respond could shape adoption. For users, the update promises more control and composability, and for markets, it may further reinforce the growth trajectory of on‑chain trading.