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How long does it take for a deposit to be completed?
The deposit completion time depends on the confirmation speed of network miners and the required number of confirmations by the receiving platform. The main influencing factors are as follows:Network miner confirmation speed Each deposit needs to be confirmed by miners on the blockchain network. The confirmation speed is influenced by network congestion and the transaction fee amount. Higher fees...Published on Oct 17, 2024Updated on Jan 1, 2026420How long does it take to complete my identity verification?
OKX verifies your identity to keep both your account and the exchange safe. Here's what you can expect for identity verification: Once you have uploaded your documents, your processing takes about 30 seconds. If further review is needed, it can take up to 24 hours. Note: Valid and accurate documents will ensure the smoothness of your document review process. Find out what documents you need here....Published on Sep 5, 2023Updated on Apr 6, 20267,025How do I use the Account long/short ratio indicator?
What's the Account long/short ratio indicator? The Account long/short ratio indicator visualises the ratio of accounts with net long positions to those with net short positions. This is a sentiment analysis indicator. An indicator featuring a high long-short ratio signifies positive expectations among investors. The display of Account long/short ratio indicatorHow do I turn on the Account long/short ratio indicator?Published on May 16, 2024Updated on Feb 12, 202619How do I use the Top account long/short ratio indicator?
Long/short ratio (Accounts) ratio is calculated as accounts with net long positions/ accounts with net short positions. The display of Top account long/short ratio indicatorHow do I turn on the Top account long/short ratio indicator?Published on May 16, 2024Updated on Nov 12, 202521How do I use the Top position long/short ratio indicator?
What's the Top position long/short ratio indicator? The Top position long/short ratio indicator visualises the ratio of total long position value to total short position value among the top 5% of traders with the largest open position value. When long positions exceed short ones, it indicates investor optimism and confidence in the market's growth among the top 5% of traders with the largest open position value. This suggests a bullish sentiment.Published on May 16, 2024Updated on Sep 10, 202516How can I do derivatives trading with the Jupyter Notebook?
In long/short mode, Long and short positions of a certain contract will be independent from each other and need to be closed separately. When you place orders via Place order, the request parameter posSide is mandatory. Valid values are long or short.Published on Sep 28, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 2026197X-Perps fees overview: trading fees, funding, and other costs
Funding is a periodic payment mechanism between long and short position holders — it is not the same as a trading fee.Published on Apr 9, 2026Updated on Apr 15, 2026How do I automate grid trading strategies on futures grid trading bot?
The futures grid trading bot has three modes: long, short and neutral. With long selected, the bot will only open and close long positions. With short selected, it only opens and closes short positions. With neutral selected, the bot will open or close shorts above the market price and open or close longs below the market price. A critical difference between the spot grid automated strategy and the futures trading bot is the ability to trade with leverage.Published on Jun 13, 2024Updated on Sep 10, 202531What's funding rate and how do I use it?
It is a periodic payment mechanism between long and short position holders. Depending on the funding rate and your position: when the funding rate is positive, long positions typically pay short positions when the funding rate is negative, short positions typically pay long positions This mechanism helps keep the X-Perps price anchored to the underlying spot market over time.When will the funding be paid on OKX, and how do I view it? On our platform, X-Perps funding is settled every 8 hours.Published on Apr 15, 2026Updated on Apr 15, 2026How do I use the liquidation price calculator?
Select %Calculator located beneath the Buy (long) [crypto] Kickstart your calculation process Make sure you're in the PnL section on the pop-up and select Margin Buy or Margin Sell Select your type of margins Select the Margin mode Margin mode has to be selected to proceed to the calculation phase Insert your Leverage, Entry Price, Exit Price, and Amount Fill up the necessary details before proceeding to calculate the required margin, P&L, and P&L ratio Select Calculate for the result Calculate thePublished on Jul 3, 2024Updated on Apr 16, 202639How do I start trading X-Perps on OKX?
Choose your direction: Long or Short If you expect the price to rise, choose Buy (Long) If you expect the price to fall, choose Sell (Short)Set TP/SL before placing the order You can set TP/SL directly in the order flow using percentage-based inputs.Example: Take-profit: 10% Stop-loss: 5% Setting TP/SL before entry helps you structure risk upfront, reduce emotional decision-making during volatility, and avoid having to react manually to every price move.Review liquidation price before submittingPublished on Apr 9, 2026Updated on Apr 15, 2026What's a futures trading bot and how do you automate trades with it?
The futures grid trading bot has three modes: long, short and neutral. With long direction, the bot will only open and close long positions. With short being selected, it only opens and closes short positions. With neutral selection, the bot will open or close shorts above the market price and open or close longs below the market price. A critical difference between the spot grid automated strategy and the futures trading bot is the ability to trade with leverage.Published on Dec 26, 2023Updated on Oct 29, 202535How do I update my login password?
Self-service tool For quick access, click the button below:On the appI remember my login password Open your OKX app and select Menu Open Menu page Select Profile and settings, find Security, and select Login password under the Authentication methods section Fill in the information below and confirm: Current login password New login password 8-32 characters long 1 lowercase character 1 uppercase character 1 number 1 symbol Complete the Security authentication (such as Phone / Email authenticationPublished on Aug 22, 2023Updated on Oct 15, 202529How do I add OKX widget on my phone?
Options may vary depending on the widget type Select the trading pair that you want to feature Select Done after the edits If you want to remove a lock screen widget, you can long-press the lock screen > Customise > Find the lock screen widget you want to remove > Tap the delete icon on the widget > Done.Published on Aug 15, 2023Updated on Apr 18, 20265,924How do I manually set up futures grid trading bot?
To enter your own futures grid parameters, simply select Long, Short or Neutral. The description of the parameters are as below: Long: this strategy involves buying futures contracts with the expectation that the price of the underlying asset will increase. Traders using a long grid strategy profit from rising prices. Short: this strategy involves selling futures contracts with the expectation that the price of the underlying asset will decrease.Published on Jun 6, 2024Updated on Mar 31, 2026102