Fortex Technologies has announced the integration of OKX’s cryptocurrency exchange with its Fortex Liquidity Hub, enabling brokers and professional traders to trade crypto directly on the popular MetaTrader 5 platform (MT5). This development comes as the crypto market hits new highs in 2025 and traders seek more diversified trading options beyond traditional forex.

The Fortex Liquidity Hub directly connects MT5 servers and OKX’s institutional-grade liquidity. Traders can access over 900 spot and futures crypto pairs, including BTC and ETH, all within the MT5 interface familiar to forex professionals. This integration supports manual trade execution and automated strategies using Expert Advisors (EAs).

Integrated Crypto Custody

A notable feature of this partnership is the custody model: clients’ digital assets remain held in their OKX accounts rather than with brokers. According to the announcement, this non-custodial approach reduces operational risks and streamlines compliance for brokerage firms.

The integration requires only an active OKX account and an API key to begin routing trades seamlessly from MT5 to OKX. Fortex positions the solution as a scalable plug-and-play platform suited for fund managers, brokers, and professional traders aiming to expand into crypto markets with low latency and broad liquidity.

“Whether you're a FX professional trader and fund manager looking to expand into crypto or a brokerage owner seeking a low-latency crypto solution for MT5, this connection opens a powerful new channel for growth opportunities,” the exchange mentioned.

Industry analysts see this collaboration as a broader trend linking traditional finance infrastructures with the fast-growing digital asset space.

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By combining MT5’s widespread use with OKX’s extensive crypto offerings, Fortex aims to provide a pathway for forex market participants to enter the crypto ecosystem without disrupting their existing trading workflows. The new OKX integration extends Fortex’s liquidity and execution solutions into digital assets, responding to rising market demand in 2025.

Other Recent Collaborations

In May, the company and regulatory consultancy FXHill partnered to deliver an integrated solution that addresses the technology and regulatory needs of modern brokerage businesses.

The collaboration combined Fortex’s trading systems with FXHill’s licensing and compliance expertise. Together, they offered a streamlined setup for brokers entering the global FX market. Last year, Fortex also expanded its mobile trading capabilities by adding MT5 support to its Fortex 7 Mobile Trader application.

Source: Finance Magnates