OKX x McLaren: A Partnership with Guaranteed Goodies

Crypto is good. Crypto + F1 + guaranteed gifts is better. OKX launches a campaign in Europe with McLaren that transforms your first trade (or referring a friend) into a free/complimentary official McLaren F1 Team cap and, for three lucky winners, into a VIP experience at the Netherlands Grand Prix in Zandvoort (August 29–31, 2025). Goal: to give you a tangible and fun reason to try OKX, with an exclusive gift, frictionless, with clear rules.

At the heart of the Dutch dunes, the Grand Prix of the Netherlands transforms the Zandvoort circuit into an orange cauldron every summer. From August 29 to 31, 2025, F1 will deploy its most compact and visceral show here: a short, narrow layout with heavily banked corners (Hugenholtz, Arie Luyendyk) that amplify speed and intensity, driven by the “Orange Army” of fans. The VIP Zandvoort package offered by OKX exchange provides hospitality access for one of the weekend days: practice, qualifying, or race.

In short, the perfect opportunity to experience F1 up close, in one of the most electrifying events on the calendar.

>> To receive your McLaren cap for free, click here <<

*terms and conditions apply.

Why choose OKX to secure your cryptocurrencies?

Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges by volume and liquidity. The platform serves both beginners (clear interface, guided journeys, mobile app) and advanced users (derivatives, advanced orders, API).

Its strengths:

• Security & transparency: regular audits, Proof-of-Reserves, majority cold storage, never hacked.
• Compliance: active deployment under the European regulatory framework (MiCA) and strict KYC/AML procedures.
• Complete ecosystem: spot, derivatives, Earn, Web3 wallet, Launchpad, varied asset listings*.
• Strong brands & mainstream adoption: long-term partnership with McLaren F1 Team, serving here as a playful gateway to attract newcomers, as well as Manchester City or the Tribeca film festival.

* Access to these features depends on the jurisdiction of your country of residence.

McLaren gifts: how does it work exactly?

A guaranteed goodie (while stocks last)

The first 15,000 eligible users will receive an official McLaren F1 Team cap delivered to their home.

The campaign runs from June 27 to September 14, 2025, and delivery is announced between four and eight weeks after its closure. Nearly 1000 caps have already been delivered to participants’ homes!

Three VIP Zandvoort experiences to win

• 1,000th eligible user: 2 VIP tickets for Friday, August 29, 2025
• 2,500th eligible user: 2 VIP tickets for Saturday, August 30, 2025
• 5,000th eligible user: 2 VIP tickets for Sunday, August 31, 2025

New and existing users: two simple paths

• New to OKX
  1. Click “Participate” on the campaign page
  2. Verify your identity (KYC)
  3. Make your first trade (≥ €1) before September 14, 2025
     → You get the cap (subject to the first 15,000)
     
• Already a user
  1. Join the campaign (“Participate”)
  2. Refer a friend who joins the campaign and trades at least €100
  3. Fill out the claim form
     → You (and your referral) receive the cap

How to: how to win your McLaren gifts?

Create (or log in to) your OKX account and pass the KYC.

1. Create (or log into) your OKX account and pass the KYC.
2. Click “Join now” on the McLaren campaign page to become eligible.
3. Fund your account (transfer, card, etc.) and make your first trade (≥ €1) or refer a friend who trades ≥ €100 depending on your profile (new / existing).
4. Fill out the claim form if necessary and wait for confirmation.
5. Watch the milestones: if you are the 1,000th, 2,500th or 5,000th eligible, head to Zandvoort VIP (tickets only).

PayPal on OKX, in a nutshell:

OKX now integrates PayPal in Europe: you can buy cryptos or deposit euros in just a few clicks via your PayPal balance, card, or linked bank account. Trading fees: €0 during the first month of launch (check official page for dates and conditions). Result: minimal friction to start with a familiar payment method.

Why these partnerships are essential for Web3

When a major exchange partners with a legendary F1 team like McLaren and simultaneously announces the integration of a mainstream payment method like PayPal, two decisive things happen: a transfer of trust and a drop in entry friction. In other words, crypto moves out of its tech bubble to settle into the imagination and usage of the general public.

Transfer of trust

McLaren is a heritage brand, perceived as serious, performant, demanding. PayPal is the digital payment tool millions of Europeans already use without questioning. Associating these two mass references with a crypto platform injects social legitimacy where the industry still suffered from a post-bear market image deficit. Novice users don’t just buy an asset: they “buy” trust above all. And these partnerships make it tangible.

Drop in friction

One of the major barriers to adoption is the onboarding journey: bank transfer, delays, unfamiliar interfaces… PayPal integration finally removes this psychological barrier. It goes from “I’ll see that later” to “done in two clicks.” Every millisecond less friction mechanically increases the conversion rate, thus the user base, thus market depth.

Cultural normalization

Seeing a crypto exchange logo on a single-seater, winning an official cap, aiming for a VIP at a Grand Prix: crypto becomes a cultural object before a financial product. We talk about it between friends, try it for fun, then stay for the value. This is exactly how mass adoptions are built.

Regulatory and industrial flywheel

The more “blue chip” brands engage, the more regulators see a professionalized industry, the clearer the framework becomes (MiCA in Europe) and the more traditional companies dare to connect… This virtuous circle attracts capital, talent, liquidity, and legitimizes the entire ecosystem.

F1, goodies and crypto, the perfect opportunity to test OKX

OKX gives you a concrete reason to take action: create your OKX account and participate in the campaign to get a guaranteed McLaren goodie for the fastest, as well as three VIP Zandvoort experiences for the lucky ones with the right numbers. Click “Participate,” make (or redo) your first steps in crypto, and turn a simple trade into a collector F1 memory. The window is short, stocks limited: it’s your move.

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