OTC Crypto Trading in the UAE
Execute block trades in BTC, ETH, SOL and 200+ assets directly with the OKX UAE trading desk.
Firm quotes in minutes. Settle in AED, USD or USDT.
$500,000 minimum. VARA-regulated entity.
Institutional liquidity. Direct access.
The OKX UAE OTC desk handles block trades from $500K to nine figures — privately, off-exchange, at firm prices. No order book footprint. No slippage. Settlement in AED, USD or USDT, typically within the same business day.
Firm Pricing, Zero Slippage
The quote is the fill. No partial fills, no price drift between RFQ and execution.
Multi-Leg RFQ Builder
Quote single trades or complex multi-asset baskets in one request. Stay anonymous or select counterparties.
AED, USD & USDT Settlement
Settle in your preferred currency, including direct AED via our UAE banking partners.
Dedicated UAE Desk
Real traders based in the region. Coverage during MENA market hours.
How It Works
From Enquiry to Execution in Minutes
Request
Submit your asset, size, and direction via the form or your dedicated trader.
Quote
Receive a firm, executable price within minutes. No obligation to trade.
Settle
Trade at the quoted price. Settlement in AED, USD or USDT.
Eligibility
Who can access the OKX UAE OTC desk?
Qualifying high-net-worth individuals, family offices, fund managers, corporate treasuries, and Web3 projects.
Minimum trade size: $500,000 USD or equivalent.
Onboarding: Full KYC and source-of-funds verification. Typically 1 business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum OTC trade size
The minimum trade size is $500,000 USD or equivalent.
What crypto pairs are available for OTC trading in the UAE?
BTC, ETH, SOL, USDT, USDC, and 200+ other digital assets. Contact the desk for specific pairs.
How long does OTC onboarding take?
Typically 1 to 3 business days following KYC and source of funds verification.
How does OTC pricing compare to the OKX exchange?
OTC quotes are sourced from deep institutional liquidity and priced for size — typically tighter than the exchange book for trades above $500K.
Is my trade information confidential?
Yes. OTC trades are executed off-exchange and do not appear on public order books. Anonymous RFQ is also supported.