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How do I set up indicators on the chart?
Note: if Show price has disappeared from your right-click menu, go to Scales and lines > Scale modes (A and L) and change the setting from Never display back to Visible on mouse over or Display always. To save your settings across sessions, select Template > Save as at the bottom of the panel. To restore defaults, select Template > Reset to default.FAQCan I use indicators on all chart types?Published on 30 Nov 2024Updated on 29 May 202615How do I display historic orders on the chart?
Select the View details to view more info about it Place your mouse on the historical order to view more details Once the details are selected, more info on the order will appear If you're wondering how you can switch on the trade confirmation on your trade, visit here.Published on 29 Nov 2024Updated on 29 May 2026417How do I set up TP/SL with the Order line?
Set up your TP/SL orders with the Order line as below: Open the chart for the selected trading pair, and hover your mouse over the chart. The order line, which is the dotted white line, will hover on the chart.Published on 21 June 2024Updated on 29 May 2026175How do I find my user ID (UID)?
corner to be redirected to the User Center on the app Proceed to tap on the menu option Select the Account settings option at the top Load the info of your profile by selecting the Profile and settings option You'll see your UID info displayed within the Profile section on the User Center page, and the Copy option to copy it Your UID info is located within the Profile sectionOn the web Log in to your account and hover at the profile option on the dropdown menu The dropdown will stay open once your mousePublished on 20 Mar 2025Updated on 29 May 2026204How do I start trading cryptocurrency on OKX with Smart Trading?
Learn more about Signal trading here.How do I decide which Smart Trading product is best for me? Whether you're a crypto newbie dipping your toes into the market for the first time or a seasoned trader looking to optimize your strategies, Smart Trading has something for everyone.Published on 7 Apr 2024Updated on 29 May 202676Quote 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 June 2022Updated on 29 May 202617How 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 July 2022Updated on 5 June 202679What'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 29 May 2026179Trading bot FAQ
The first buy order will be placed at the best ask price, the second order at a price between the best bid and the best ask, the third order at the best bid, and so on. Price-speed balance: To aim for a balanced execution between time and price, it’ll adopt a moderate approach when placing the first order. The first buy order will be placed at a price between the best bid and the best ask, the second order at the best bid, the third order at the second best bid, and so on.Published on 12 Feb 2025Updated on 29 May 2026What 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 June 2022Updated on 29 May 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 19 Nov 2024Updated on 29 May 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 20 Apr 2026Updated on 30 Apr 202651OKX listing mechanism
Can the best bid price be higher than the best ask price during the pre-open period? Yes. During the pre-open period, orders are collected but not executed. As a result, the displayed best bid price may be higher than the best ask price. Orders are matched only after official trading begins and according to normal trading rules.Published on 27 Apr 2018Updated on 29 May 20267,498How do I trade with OKX DEX?
OKX DEX helps you to find the best route to place an order across different DEXs. By comparing prices across liquidity pools and splitting orders, you can get the best trading prices with minimal slippage, and lower network gas fees in multi-chain and cross-chain scenarios.Published on 12 Feb 2025Updated on 29 May 202631How do I change the chart type?
We provide you with a variety of options to select the chart type that best aligns with your trading style, ensuring a personalized trading experience. For example, by simply choosing TradingView when you're trading on our platform, you gain access to an extensive array of chart types and advanced tools. This integration significantly boosts your analytical abilities, empowering you to make smarter, well-informed trading decisions.Published on 5 Nov 2024Updated on 29 May 202613