Fortex Taps OKX to Bring Crypto Trading to MetaTrader 5

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Fortex Technologies has announced the integration of OKX’scryptocurrency exchange with its Fortex Liquidity Hub, enabling brokers andprofessional traders to trade crypto directly on the popular MetaTrader 5platform (MT5). This development comes as the crypto market hits new highsin 2025 and traders seek more diversified trading options beyond traditionalforex.The Fortex Liquidity Hub directly connects MT5 servers and OKX’s institutional-grade liquidity. Traders can accessover 900 spot and futures crypto pairs, including BTC and ETH, all within theMT5 interface familiar to forex professionals. This integration supports bothmanual trade execution and automated strategies using Expert Advisors (EAs).Integrated Crypto CustodyA notable feature of this partnership is the custody model:clients’ digital assets remain held in their OKX accountsrather than with brokers. According to the announcement, this non-custodial approach reduces operational risksand streamlines compliance for brokerage firms.The integration requires only an active OKX account and anAPI key to begin routing trades seamlessly from MT5 to OKX. Fortex positionsthe solution as a scalable plug-and-play platform suited for fund managers,brokers, and professional traders aiming to expand into crypto markets with lowlatency and broad liquidity.“Whether you're a FX professional trader and fund managerlooking to expand into crypto or a brokerage owner seeking a low-latency cryptosolution for MT5, this connection opens a powerful new channel for growthopportunities,” the exchange mentioned. Industry analysts see this collaboration as abroader trend linking traditional finance infrastructures with the fast-growingdigital asset space. By combining MT5’s widespread use with OKX’s extensivecrypto offerings, Fortex provides a pathway for forex market participants toenter the crypto ecosystem without disrupting their existing trading workflows.The new OKX integration extends Fortex’s liquidity and execution solutions intodigital assets, responding to rising market demand in 2025.In May, Fortex and regulatory consultancy FXHill partneredto deliver an integrated solution addressing both technology and regulatoryneeds of modern brokerage businesses.The collaboration combined Fortex’s trading systems withFXHill’s licensing and compliance expertise. Together, they offered astreamlined setup for brokers entering the global FX market.This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.