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Uphold vs OKX

Uphold or OKX – which is better for UK traders 2025? Compare Uphold and OKX in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

Uphold vs OKX Comparison Table 2025
Uphold	OKX

Not Rated	4.1
Uphold is ranked # among .	OKX is ranked #3 among crypto brokers.
	Review
Uphold has closed or no longer accepts UK clients.	OKX, a reputable cryptocurrency company founded in 2017, provides a wide range of products, including mining pools and NFTs. Traders have access to more than 400 crypto tokens through OTC trading and derivatives. The firm features an outstanding web platform, developer tools, and dynamic charts, making it a favoured option for technical traders.
Pros
	A vast array of blockchain products is available, featuring DeFi services, NFTs, and games, along with over 400 established and emerging cryptocurrencies. In 2025, OKX obtained a MiFID II licence, allowing it to offer regulated derivatives across Europe, ensuring peace of mind for traders. Access a diverse array of trading instruments, such as futures, options, and perpetual swaps, through both mobile and desktop platforms. OKX enjoys a strong reputation, serving 20 million clients worldwide and holding a licence from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. Traders can obtain historical market information for both spot and futures markets, including OHLC data, aggregate trade details, and trading records. The platform offers an extensive developer lab and access to a marketplace of pre-built trading bots equipped with automatic arbitrage functionalities. Active traders benefit from competitive rates, with maker fees starting at 0.02% and taker fees at 0.05%. Crypto staking and pools offer competitive mining fees starting at 2%.
Cons
	The firm has minimal regulatory oversight, which is typical for crypto brokers. Testing revealed that customer support quality varied. The broker's platform and features might feel intricate for beginners.
FCA Regulated
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Instruments
	Spot, futures, perpetual swaps, options
Demo Account
	Yes
Minimum Deposit
	10 USDT
Payment Methods
	Apple Pay Banxa Credit Cards Google Pay Mastercard PayPal Simplex Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
	Variable
Regulator
	VARA
Mobile Apps
	Android & iOS
iOS App Rating
	4.6
Android App Rating
	4.3
Margin Trading
	Yes
MetaTrader 4
	No
MetaTrader 5
	No
cTrader
	No
AlgoTrader
	Yes
OmniTrader
	No
TradingView
	No
Autochartist
	No
eSignal
	No
Trading Central
	No
STP Account
	No
ECN Account
	No
DMA Account
	No
MAM Account
	No
PAMM Account
	No
LAMM Account
	No
Demat Account
	No
AI / Machine Learning
	No
Robo Advisor
	No
Negative Balance Protection
	No
Market Maker
	No
P2P Trading
	Yes
Spot Trading
	Yes
Auto Trading
	Yes
Copy Trading
	No
Social Trading
	No
VPS Hosting
	No
Tournaments
	No
Demo Competitions
	No
Ethical Investing
	No
Custodial Account
	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
	No
Islamic Account
	No
Account Currencies
	USD EUR GBP INR JPY SGD RUB AED SAR
Cryptocurrency
	OKX provides an excellent range of over 400 tokens, such as Bitcoin and Ripple. Traders can engage in buying and selling tokens or engage in crypto trading on margin through derivatives like perpetual swaps, options, and futures. The platform is distinguished by its competitive fees, wide token selection, and rapid transaction processing.
Spread
	Variable
Coins
	BTC XCH ETH OKB OKT LTC DOT ADA DOGE XRP USDT ICP BCH LINK XLM ETC MATIC THETA UNI TRX EOS FIL XMR NEO USDC AAVE SHIB LUNA KSM BSC ATOM IOTA ALGO XTZ CRO MKR BTT CEL LEO WBTC WAVES KLAY DASH XEM COMP SNX ZEC DCR SUSHI SOL EGLD DAI BTG ZEN NANO KISHU
Crypto Lending
	Yes
Crypto Mining
	Yes
Crypto Staking
	No
Auto Market Maker
	No

Uphold	OKX
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