OKX to rename USD/USDⓈ spot trading pairs to USDC trading pairs

Published on Oct 12, 20262 min read

To give you a clearer and more consistent trading experience, OKX will rename all USD/USDⓈ spot trading pairs to USDC trading pairs before October 16, 2026. This is a naming update only. There will be no downtime, and your trading will not be affected.

What to expect

  • Timing: Before October 16, 2026

  • Downtime: None

  • Impact: Your trading, open orders, and bots will continue to run as usual. These trading pairs will eventually be displayed as crypto/USDC on the frontend.


Next steps

  • Web and app users: No action is required on your end.

  • API users: No action is required on your end. Keep using the -USDC suffix for your spot trading pairs (e.g., BTC-USDC). For more details, refer to the API changelog.


Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate your trust in us and assure you of our best services at all times.

OKX team

October 12, 2026