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<p>“<em>Some are leaving Europe. We are staying.</em>” OKX’s message fits in one sentence, and it comes at the right time. Because on July 1st, everything changes: <strong>MiCA</strong> applies for real, and unlicensed exchanges will have to bow out on the continent. OKX, however, has its paperwork in order, MiCA, MiFID, payment institution. So to bring back all those who will have to move their cryptos, it pulls out the big guns: the <strong>“Time to Switch”</strong> campaign. Up to €400 in BTC for newcomers, 8% bonus on deposits, a VIP pass offered. From June 29 to July 31.</p>
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  <h2 class="in-brief--title" id="in-brief">In brief</h2>
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   <li>The ‘Time to Switch’ campaign runs from June 29 to July 31, 2026, across the entire EEA.</li>
   <li>New users can earn up to €400 in BTC through deposit and trading tasks.</li>
   <li>An 8% bonus applies on new deposits, within a €10 million pool.</li>
   <li>Opening a Derivatives account unlocks a 30-day VIP pass: reduced fees, increased cashback, priority support.</li>
   <li>Trap to avoid: the campaign must be activated in the app before the first deposit.</li>
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<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉"></strong><a href="https://www.okx.com/fr-fr/join/31971985" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Take advantage of OKX’s “Time to Switch” offer here</strong></a><strong> — up to €400 in BTC + 8% bonus, reserved for the EEA.</strong></p>
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<h2 id="h-three-stacked-offers-and-not-crumbs">Three stacked offers, and not crumbs</h2>
<p>Let’s see what’s really in the package. Because in reality, it’s not one, but three offers.</p>
<p>The first targets newcomers. By registering after the launch, an EEA user can earn <strong>up to €400 in Bitcoin</strong>. The catch? Complete a series of tasks, deposits, trades, within 30 days. The exact amount depends on the country; OKX adjusts by market. And watch out for exclusions: internal transfers don’t count, certain pairs like USDC/EUR don’t either.</p>
<p>The second offer speaks to everyone. An <strong>8% bonus</strong> on new deposits, drawn from a <strong>€10 million</strong> USDC pool. Fixed rate. Eligible deposits from €10 to €250,000. Reward capped at €20,000 per person.</p>
<p>But here, two rules must be carved in stone.</p>
<p>One: you must <strong>activate the campaign in the app before depositing</strong>. Skip this step, your deposits earn nothing. Zero. Two: only net deposits count. Withdraw €1,000 then redeposit? Net = zero. The payout comes every two weeks from August 3, spread over a year.</p>
<p>Finally, the third brick. For traders. Opening a Derivatives account during the campaign unlocks a <strong>Level 1 VIP pass</strong> for 30 days. Meaning: reduced fees, more airdrops on the X Drops Club, priority support, and boosted cashback on the OKX card — up to 10% depending on the tier. Not bad for a no-commitment trial.</p>
<h2 id="h-why-okx-hammers-that-it-stays">Why OKX hammers that it “stays”</h2>
<p>The context, now. Because this campaign doesn’t come out of nowhere.</p>
<p>MiCA: Markets in Crypto-Assets, is the first common regulatory framework for cryptos across the entire Union. From July 1st, a platform serving Europeans without a CASP license turns illegal. Period. And the <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/tag/mica/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ESMA</a> was crystal clear: no extension, no “pending” status. It’s authorized, or it’s not.</p>
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<p>The sorting will be brutal. Out of more than 1,200 firms registered under the old national rules, only a handful got full approval. Even giants stumble. <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/tag/binance/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Binance</a> reportedly had its application rejected in Greece according to Reuters. Bitget, meanwhile, announced suspending services in the EEA. That’s why OKX hammers its slogan, “Some are leaving Europe. We are staying.” It directly targets those currently looking for safe places to park funds.</p>
<p>And honestly, OKX has the backing. The platform claims over <strong>$26 billion worth of assets</strong>, 120 million users, 44 consecutive monthly audits, a monthly verified reserve ratio. Add the triptych of licenses MiCA, MiFID, and payment, and you get full regulatory coverage — from spot to derivatives. Not to mention visible partnerships: McLaren F1, Manchester City. Enough to reassure the public as the market reorganizes.</p>
<p>The other asset is product depth. The <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/okx-launches-x-perps-on-the-magnificent-7-stocks-gold-silver-and-oil-for-european-traders/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>X-Perps</strong></a>, perpetual contracts now covering crypto, stocks, and commodities. The card with cashback. Free SEPA deposits from a European bank account. In short, you don’t just migrate to a “compliant” platform. You inherit a full ecosystem under one regulated roof.</p>
<p>So, open an account just for €400 in BTC? No. Let’s be honest, these bonuses are the incentive, not the real reason. What matters approaching July 1st is whether your platform will still be allowed to serve you on the morning of the 2nd. The rest will be read in summer figures: who captured this big migration wave? One thing is certain. For crypto holders in Europe, this is definitely not the time to look elsewhere.</p>
<p><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉"></strong><a href="https://www.okx.com/fr-fr/join/31971985" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Create your OKX account here</a> to activate the offer before the campaign ends on July 31.</p>

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