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Open interest limits of contracts
This means that new long-opening orders will fail once the long position limit is reached, and new short opening orders will fail once the short position limit is reached. Platform-wide open position limits The platform’s total position limits and parameters are set based on market conditions, to reduce the risk of abnormal market volatility . OKX reserves the right to dynamically adjust the limits and parameters based on market changes.Published on 22 Mar 2025Updated on 3 Feb 2026Product documentationBeneficial Ownership FAQ
The word “ultimately” is important because, in some cases, a person indirectly associated with an institution may still be considered its beneficial owner through a chain of ownership or control. For example, the owner of an institution’s parent company could be deemed the institution’s beneficial owner, depending on the organizational structure between the institution and its parent.Why does OKX need to know my institution’s ownership structure?Published on 10 Oct 2024Updated on 1 Dec 2025FAQ6Introduction to spot mode
In other words, you can close a long position by selling options, but you cannot directly sell options to hold a short position. If you want to trade as an options seller, you can switch the account mode to single currency or multi-currency margin mode. On the order interface, users can place an options order by filling the Price and Amount fields and clicking the Buy button. If the options order is not filled, a certain amount of the corresponding currency will be held.Published on 23 Dec 2020Updated on 17 Nov 2025Product documentationHow to prevent phishing emails?
The email contains odd writing Many phishing emails have unusual grammar, spelling mistakes, or unnatural wording. The links don't match the official domain Hover over any link (without clicking). If the URL doesn't belong to an official OKX domain, don't open it.Published on 24 June 2025Updated on 16 Dec 2025FAQ3How does futures spread trading work on OKX Liquid Marketplace?
In other words, futures spread traders can profit when the market trends go up or down, or remain flat over the terms of the traded contracts. In crypto, future spread traders usually target either the Calendar spread or the InterCoins spread: Calendar spread: the spread between two contracts with the same underlying asset, the same notional quantity, but different expiry dates and opposite directions.Published on 13 Mar 2024Updated on 10 Sept 2025FAQ6How can you protect yourself from a phishing attack?
For account security information and verification protection methods, for example, the account login name and password shouldn't be consistent with other websites as the private key and mnemonic words should be kept privately. If you detect any suspicious activity on your account, you may reach out to our Support team or here. OKX will not ask for your SMS/email/GA verification code in any way.Published on 17 Aug 2023Updated on 3 Mar 2026FAQ3,683Crypto available for withdrawal FAQ
What does crypto available for withdrawal mean? Crypto that's available for withdrawal excludes any crypto that's locked and protected under withdrawal limits. It represents the portion of crypto that's immediately accessible for withdrawal following the deposit into the account.What does funds unavailable for withdrawal mean in relation to crypto available for withdrawal? Funds unavailable for withdrawal refer to the value of crypto from recent deposits.Published on 25 Jan 2024Updated on 11 Feb 2026FAQ3,685OKX TG Wallet has newly released the Gift feature and OKX TG Bot on Telegram
Enter your blessing words. Set receiving conditions (optional): The value of the held tokens ≥ 10 USD Join the specified Telegram channel Join the specified Telegram group Only specified Telegram users can receive Confirm and sign. After the Gift is created, it can be sent directly to your Telegram friends.III. How to receive gifts? If a friend sends you a Gift link, open the link to claim your Gift. If the Gift has specific conditions, you must complete all the requirements before claiming it.Published on 27 Dec 2024Updated on 17 Nov 2025AnnouncementsWhat should I do if my withdrawal isn't successful?
Transferred Out, with Block Confirmation When your withdrawal status shows "Transferred Out" and there's a record of the block confirming the transaction to that address, it means the withdrawal has been completed on our platform, and the assets have been sent out. Transactions that have been sent to the blockchain are irreversible and can't be retracted.Published on 17 Oct 2024Updated on 29 Mar 2026FAQ245What should I do if I want to withdraw assets that are not supported on other platforms?
This means that even if the assets have been transferred from the withdrawal side, the receiving platform or wallet may still require a certain number of block confirmations before the assets are credited, resulting in a temporary delay in the crediting of assets. Solution: Once your withdrawal status is marked as "Withdrawing" or "Transferred Out," it means the assets have left the OKX platform.Published on 8 Apr 2025Updated on 3 Feb 2026FAQ9How do I select the correct network for my crypto withdrawals and deposits?
Each chain uses its own cryptography, which means each chain speaks its own "language". For most cryptocurrencies, OKX will automatically select the correct network, but for some, you'll be given the option to choose from a number of different network options. For those assets that prompt you to select a network, you must select the correct network. Selecting the wrong network could mean losing your funds.Published on 22 Aug 2023Updated on 27 Mar 2026FAQ21,345Get started with OKX Options
That means, if you use BTC-USDT perpetual to hedge options, it will not bring any margin offset benefit. PM liquidation starts with delta hedging, which means using perpetual or future to hedge delta risk instead of liquidating options directly to avoid slippage on options. Please be mindful of the account risk as liquidation could be very costly too. 5.1 Isolated vs Cross In any single-currency/multi-currency/PM account, you can choose to place orders as an isolated or cross position.Published on 9 Oct 2023Updated on 20 Feb 2026Product documentationOKX to merge Single and Multi-collateral loans in Flexible Loan revamp
This means the previous Single-collateral Loan interface will be offline. However, users will still be able to pay off any legacy Single-collateral Loan orders as normal on the Loan home page. Sincerely, OKX Team July 12, 2023 UTCPublished on 12 July 2023Updated on 17 Nov 2025AnnouncementsOKX P2P Adds Western Union for IQD
This means that you can now use Western Union to deposit or withdraw funds for your cryptocurrency trades on OKX P2P. We hope this new addition will enhance your trading experience on OKX P2P. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact our customer support team. Happy trading! Best regards, OKX P2P Team March 23, 2023 (UTC)Published on 24 Mar 2023Updated on 17 Nov 2025AnnouncementsWhy haven’t I received a reply from the blockchain project team?
Each blockchain functions as a decentralized system, meaning there's no central support team responsible for individual user requests.How does OKX work with different blockchain networks? We connect to multiple blockchain networks — including Ethereum, Bitcoin, and others — to support deposits, withdrawals, and on-chain transactions.Published on 17 Oct 2025Updated on 27 Jan 2026FAQ12