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Derivatives suitability test FAQ
Both Retail and Qualified Investors can trade derivatives on OKX UAE, but each category has different requirements and limitations.2. What derivatives products can I access on OKX UAE? OKX UAE offers crypto derivatives including futures, options, and perpetual contracts. Product access and leverage depend on your investor classification (Retail or Qualified).3. What is the difference between a Retail Investor and a Qualified Investor in OKX UAE?Published on Sep 18, 2024Updated on Apr 14, 202680What are the most commonly used DApps?
Hamster Kombat: A click-through game on TON where players earn in-game tokens by clicking on digital hamsters. The main goal of the game is to manage a virtual cryptocurrency exchange and upgrade various links to increase passive income. Players play as the CEO of the hamster and invest the earned tokens in marketing, licenses, talent, and new products to develop their own exchange. Catizen: A super casual cat-raising game in the Telegram ecosystem. The gameplay is relatively simple.Published on Nov 15, 2022Updated on Feb 12, 2026462How do I use a physical security key to protect my account?
When purchasing a physical security key, ensure you choose reputable brands like YubiKey or Ledger from trusted retailers. These devices are designed to offer high security without relying on cloud synchronization and are compatible with OKX's authentication systems. If you'd like to learn how to set up and use your physical security key after purchase, please refer to the official website of the retailer or manufacturer for detailed instructions.Published on Jan 10, 2025Updated on Feb 12, 202618,322How do I turn on Hedge mode?
It's widely used by both institutional and experienced retail traders to enhance risk control and adapt quickly to changing market conditions—all while keeping multiple positions active within the same contract.Why should I use hedge mode? Helps manage risk in volatile markets: Hedge mode allows traders to mitigate risk by holding both long and short positions at the same time.Published on May 7, 2025Updated on Mar 24, 20268All you need to know about OKX Middle East Fintech FZE
Feature Category Feature All Users Qualified retail & institutional investors Buy/Trade Crypto Express Buy/Sell ✅ ✅ Buy/Trade Crypto Convert ✅ ✅ Buy/Trade Crypto Deposit/Withdraw AED and USD ✅ ✅ Buy/Trade Crypto Spot trading ✅ ✅ Buy/Trade Crypto Spot margin trading ✅ Up to 5x Leverage ✅ Up to 5x Leverage Buy/Trade Crypto Derivatives trading (perpetual swaps, futures, and options) ✅ Up to 5x Leverage ✅ Up to 50x Leverage Buy/Trade Crypto P2P ❌ ❌ Buy/Trade Crypto Copy trading ❌ ❌ Buy/Trade Crypto TradingPublished on Jul 24, 2025Updated on Mar 30, 202610United Kingdom (UK) financial promotions FAQ
Note: these changes only apply to retail users who are resident in the UK. failure to renew your self-categorisation statement will result in account restrictions.How does the questionnaire and self-categorisation statement process work for the UK resident users? Existing UK users If you're a current UK resident, you'll be prompted to complete the appropriateness questionnaire and self-categorisation statement upon log-in.Published on Dec 28, 2023Updated on Feb 9, 202669Learn & Earn Campaign that is only for Turkish users event rules
Thomas), the Bahamas, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom (specifically regarding our derivatives-related Services for retail users), Bangladesh, Bolivia, Donetsk, Luhansk and Malta. This activity does not constitute and shall not be considered to be investment advice or a recommendation to deal in any product or investment. Digital assets, including stablecoins and NFTs, are subject to market volatility, involve a high degree of risk, can lose value, and can even become worthless.Published on Oct 24, 2023Updated on Feb 9, 202637Quote sorting
How does Block Trading by OKX determine which quote is the "best quote" to show on the first line for my RFQ on the RFQ Board? The best price, bid and ask, will be sorted to the top, independent of the Maker. This means that the best bid may have been provided by a different Maker than the best ask. For quotes on RFQs where the quote currency of all legs are the same, the best bid is simply the highest value, while the best ask is the lowest.Published on Jun 30, 2022Updated on Sep 10, 202513How do I get started with OKX Trade?
For example, to trade $500 worth of ETH for DAI, the order is routed across four pools: UniswapV2(50%) Kyber (22%) Sushiswap (18%) 0x (10%)Best routing Smart order routing algorithms scan for all possible execution opportunities. For example, if you want to trade sUSD for ETH, a direct sUSD > ETH swap might not be the best option. In this case, it requires an sUSD > USDT/DAI swap and then a USDT/DAI > ETH swap to get the best rates.Published on Jul 26, 2022Updated on Feb 5, 202678What's a limit order?
You can choose the order type that best suits your trading needs.What's a limit order? A limit order is an order where you set the order quantity and the maximum price you are willing to buy or the minimum price you are willing to sell. When the market price meets your conditions, the system will execute the order at the best available price within your specified limit.Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on Apr 3, 2026177OKX x McLaren NFT Sweepstakes Terms & Conditions
The total approximate retail value of all prizes available is $74,070. General Conditions: In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Sweepstakes is impaired in any way, OKX may, in its sole discretion, either: (a) suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes; or (b) award the prizes at random from among the eligible entries received up to the time of the impairment.Published on Apr 25, 2024Updated on Sep 8, 2025607What's Nitro Spreads and how can I trade on OKX Nitro Spreads?
BBO offset, also known as Best-Bid-Offer offset, is a crucial metric which you can see before placing your order, under the price of the spread. This value doesn't take into account quantity and is solely determined by the difference between the best price in Nitro Spread against the implied best price you'll get if you execute the same strategy in the Central Orderbook at this moment.Published on Sep 25, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 202635What to do in the event of a trade error
The best thing to do is to reach out to your counterparty to start discussing a resolution as soon as you can. OKX cannot invalidate any trades done OTC with another user, the only way to solve a trade error is to agree with your counterparty about how to best proceed.Published on Jun 30, 2022Updated on Feb 12, 202696Options trading FAQ
What are the API Best Practices? For those connected via API, visit here to learn more about API best practices.Is Market Maker Protection (MMP) available for options trading? We offer Market Maker Protection for options market makers to protect makers from executing too much within a short period of time. Please contact your account manager or institutional@okx.com if you want to have it enabled. Please refer to Market Maker Protection API.Published on Nov 19, 2024Updated on Feb 9, 20264What is OKX DEX Aggregator+?
Multiple professional solvers — including OKX's in-house Solver and third-party solvers — receive your intent and compete in a batch auction to offer you the best execution price. Best price wins. The Solver with the best price wins the auction and executes your trade on-chain through a secure settlement contract. Trade settled. The winning Solver submits the transaction to the blockchain, and you receive your swapped tokens.Published on Apr 20, 2026Updated on Apr 21, 20262