OKX, ICE Launch Brent and WTI Perpetual Futures for 120 Million Users
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Updated · Markets Media · May 22
OKX, ICE Launch Brent and WTI Perpetual Futures for 120 Million Users
15 articles · Updated · Markets Media · May 22
OKX said its new Brent and WTI perpetual futures, built with ICE benchmark pricing, will be offered in jurisdictions where it is licensed to list perpetuals.
The contracts mark the first product launch under the companies’ March 2026 strategic relationship and extend regulated commodity access through digital-asset infrastructure.
ICE’s Brent and WTI futures will underpin the products, giving OKX retail users exposure to two of the world’s most widely used oil benchmarks.
For OKX, the launch fits a broader push into licensed markets, institutional infrastructure and products linking traditional finance with tokenized and real-world assets.
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OKX and ICE Unveil Regulated Brent and WTI Perpetual Futures, Ushering in 24/7 Energy Trading for 120 Million Users
Overview
On May 22, 2026, OKX and ICE launched regulated oil perpetual futures for Brent and WTI, marking a major step in connecting traditional finance with digital asset markets. This launch is the result of a strategic partnership that began with plans for ICE customers to access crypto-based futures and OKX users to trade tokenized securities on NYSE. By integrating globally recognized commodity benchmarks into a regulated digital environment, the initiative creates new ways for investors to access major energy markets, offering a secure and compliant alternative to unregulated platforms and reflecting the growing convergence of traditional and digital finance.