OKX Launches Pre-IPO Perpetual Contracts Trading

OKX has launched a new class of cryptocurrency derivatives — Pre-IPO perpetual contracts.

At launch, users will be able to trade contracts tied to the valuations of major private technology companies including SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic.

The contracts will feature 24/7 trading and automatic conversion mechanisms once the companies eventually go public.

OKX Aims to Open Access to the Pre-IPO Market

Retail traders have traditionally had very limited access to pre-IPO markets.

Participation is typically restricted by:

• accredited investor requirements;
• high minimum investment thresholds;
• brokerage limitations.

In many cases, minimum participation sizes begin at $100,000 or more.

OKX says the new product removes many of these barriers by allowing users to trade the valuations of leading private technology companies through crypto-based derivatives.

How the New Contracts Work

Pre-IPO perpetual contracts allow traders to react to changing market expectations in real time.

This can be done:

• without owning actual shares;
• without relying on traditional brokerage infrastructure.

At launch, the following trading pairs are available:

• SPACEX/USDT
• OPENAI/USDT
• ANTHROPIC/USDT

OKX Launches Promotional Trading Campaign

To celebrate the product launch, OKX is also introducing a special trading campaign with a total prize pool of 160,000 USDT.

To participate and receive rewards, users must:

• register for the campaign;
• meet the required trading volume conditions.

See also: "Media: Ledger Postpones IPO Amid Market Instability"

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