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OKX UK: what can I use in the United Kingdom?
We don't offer crypto derivatives like futures, perpetuals, or options to retail customers in the UK due to strict Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules that banned these products for retail investors. UK users on our platform can typically only access spot trading, fiat on/off ramps, and simpler conversion tools.What are the supported products I can access as an OKX UK customer?Published on 9 Feb 2026Updated on 10 Apr 2026What 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 15 Nov 2022Updated on 12 Feb 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 10 Jan 2025Updated on 12 Feb 202618,321How 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 7 May 2025Updated on 24 Mar 20268United 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 28 Dec 2023Updated on 9 Feb 202669Quote 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 30 Jun 2022Updated on 10 Sept 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 26 Jul 2022Updated on 5 Feb 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 22 Aug 2023Updated on 3 Apr 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 25 Apr 2024Updated on 8 Sept 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 25 Sept 2023Updated on 12 Feb 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 30 Jun 2022Updated on 12 Feb 202696What 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 20 Apr 2026Updated on 21 Apr 20262How do I buy Tether (USDT) with fastPay?
Create an OKX account: learn how you can create an account here Verify your OKX account: visit here to find out how you can verify your account Look for the best deals: Ensure the Buy option is selected once in our P2P Trading marketplace. Select fastPay, USDT, and your desired fiat type to generate all offered deals. Note: you can further filter the results by indicating your preferred fiat amount. Select your best offer to start the deal.Published on 12 Mar 2024Updated on 17 Apr 202682How do I buy USDT with Belarusbank?
Create an OKX account: learn how you can create an account here Verify your OKX account: visit here to find out how you can verify your account Search for the best deals: Ensure the Buy option is selected once in our P2P Trading marketplace. Select Belarusbank, USDT, and your desired fiat type to generate all offered deals. Note: you can further filter the results by indicating your preferred fiat amount. Select your best offer to start the deal.Published on 12 Mar 2024Updated on 17 Apr 202638How do I buy Bitcoin with Raast?
These are the steps: Create an OKX account: learn how you can create an account here Verify your OKX account: visit here to find out how you can verify your account Search for the best BTC deals: Ensure the Buy option is selected once in the OKX P2P Trading marketplace. Select Raast, BTC, and your desired fiat type to generate all offered deals. Note: you can further filter the results by indicating your preferred fiat amount. Select your best offer to start the deal.Published on 12 Mar 2024Updated on 24 Mar 2026222