OKX to List PONSUSD, RAYUSD X-Perps: What Happened and What to Check

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OKX announced new PONSUSD and RAYUSD X-Perps listings on Sept 16, 2026. Here's what happened, what it means by country, and what to check now.

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OKX listing announcement

OKX announced it will list PONSUSD and RAYUSD X-Perps, according to an official notice posted at okx.com/help/okx-to-list-ponsusd-rayusd-x-perps. Announced 2026-09-16 (UTC), checked 2026-09-16. This article summarizes only what OKX has officially stated — it does not predict price moves or suggest trading action.

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What happened?

OKX published a help-center notice on 2026-09-16 stating it will list PONSUSD and RAYUSD as X-Perps products on its platform. The announcement comes directly from OKX's official help page; CompareCEX has not independently verified trading volumes, launch times, or contract specifications beyond what OKX has published. If you want the exact effective date, fee schedule, or trading pair rules for these new listings, read the source notice directly — those event-specific details belong to OKX, not to any third-party summary.

For context on the exchange itself: OKX is a centralized exchange (CEX)^† founded in 2017^† and headquartered in the Cayman Islands^†. It offers spot, futures, margin, staking, copy trading, P2P, and earn products^†, and reports around 70 million users^† and roughly 300 listed coins^†.

What it means for users in US, UK, CA, AU

United States: No country-specific impact found in the OKX announcement. OKX's US availability for perpetual/derivatives products has historically been limited compared to spot markets — verify directly with OKX whether X-Perps products are offered in your region before assuming access.
United Kingdom: No country-specific impact found in the announcement.
Canada: No country-specific impact found in the announcement.
Australia: No country-specific impact found in the announcement.

In short, the OKX notice does not mention any region-specific restrictions for PONSUSD or RAYUSD X-Perps. Product availability by country can still vary due to local licensing rules, so always confirm on OKX's own site rather than relying on a summary article.

What should you check right now?

Read the original OKX notice at the source link above — it has the authoritative details on timing and terms.
Confirm your account region and eligibility for X-Perps products inside your OKX account settings, since derivatives access often differs by jurisdiction.
Check your KYC status. OKX requires identity verification to unlock full account features^† — an unverified account may not be able to trade new listings.
Review the fee schedule that applies to you. OKX's published spot fees at the lowest VIP tier are 0.08% maker and 0.1% taker^†^†; perpetual/X-Perps fee tiers may differ, so check OKX's fee page directly for PONSUSD/RAYUSD-specific rates.
Do not confuse "listing" with "endorsement." A new listing is an operational event, not a signal to buy or sell. See our methodology for how we separate news reporting from editorial scoring.
If you hold related assets elsewhere, compare withdrawal and security practices before moving funds. OKX states it uses proof-of-reserves^†.

Step	Why it matters
Read official notice	Only OKX confirms exact effective dates and contract terms
Verify region eligibility	Derivatives access can be restricted by country
Check KYC status	Required to trade on OKX^†
Check fee tier	Spot lowest-tier fees are 0.08%/0.1% maker/taker^†^†; perp fees may differ
Avoid trading decisions based on hype	This is a listing event, not investment advice

Common mistakes

Assuming a listing means guaranteed availability in your country. Always check the exchange's own regional terms.
Treating a listing announcement as a buy signal. It is an operational update, not market guidance.
Skipping KYC before trying to trade. OKX requires verification^†, and unverified accounts can be blocked from new products.
Not comparing fee tiers. Spot and perpetual fee schedules can differ; check both before trading.

If you're still deciding which platform fits your needs, our exchange finder tool and fee calculator can help you compare costs across platforms, and our OKX review covers the exchange in more depth.

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FAQ

Is PONSUSD or RAYUSD available to trade right now?

This article cannot confirm real-time trading status. Check the OKX notice and your account directly, since availability can change and may vary by account eligibility.

Does this listing affect OKX's trading fees?

Not according to the announcement itself. General OKX spot fees at the lowest tier are 0.08% maker and 0.1% taker^†^†; any specific perpetual fee for these new pairs should be confirmed on OKX's fee schedule page.

Do I need to complete KYC to trade these new listings?

OKX requires identity verification for account access^†. If your account isn't verified, you may not be able to trade the new products.

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Updated 2026-09-16. See our methodology for how we source and verify exchange data, and our affiliate disclosure for how CompareCEX is funded.