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How 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?
Conversely, a dominance of short positions reflects a bearish sentiment, with traders expecting market declines due to concerns about economic or market stability. The display of Top position long/short ratio indicatorHow do I turn on the Top position long/short ratio indicator?Published on May 16, 2024Updated on Sep 10, 202516How do I identify OKX official accounts?
You can refer to the How do I verify OKX accounts section to learn more about how to verify the link.YouTube Go to the YouTube page, copy the page link. Open YouTube channels and copy the YouTube link that you want to verify Go to our channel verification to verify the page link. You can refer to the How do I verify OKX accounts section to learn more about how to verify the link. Note: you can also use YouTube username to verify.LinkedIn Go to the LinkedIn page, copy the page link.Published on Aug 11, 2023Updated on Apr 17, 20265,369How 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, 2026197How 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, 202532How do I use the SKDJ indicator?
Improves short-term trend detection: Ideal for spotting entry and exit points in short timeframes with less signal distortion. Supports medium-term analysis: The smoothed lines offer a more stable view of trend direction, helping with broader market evaluations. Visual clarity: The distinct K, D, and J lines help traders quickly interpret potential turning points or continuation patterns.What types of traders benefit most from SKDJ?Published on Jun 22, 2025Updated on Mar 26, 20266How do I trade perpetual futures on OKX?
After entering order details, you can select Buy (Long) to enter a long contract (i.e., to buy BTC) or select Sell (Short) if you'd like to open a short position (i.e., to sell BTC). For example, you can set up a limit order of 44,120 USDT and open a long position for “BTCUSDT Perp” with your desired BTC amount. (Optional) Set up the order with TP/SL: before you select Buy (Long) or Sell (Short), you can also select either Take profit or Stop loss.Published on Mar 25, 2024Updated on Apr 20, 2026130What'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 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, 2026102Spot copy trading: copy trader FAQ
Download OKX App: Visit here X: Visit here Telegram: Visit here Discord: Visit here YouTube: Visit here Other channels: Visit herePublished on Oct 18, 2023Updated on Feb 9, 2026123Trading Signal Bot FAQs
Can I use the OKX Signal Bot to do one-step reversals (i.e. long to short or short to long)? Absolutely! The OKX Signal Bot fully supports one-step reversals. You don't need to send two separate messages: one for closing an existing position and another for opening a new position in the opposite direction. A single message is sufficient for the bot to intelligently execute the reversal directly.Published on Oct 9, 2023Updated on Apr 18, 2026136How do I adjust leverage levels?
Shorting opportunities: leverage enables short selling, allowing traders to potentially profit from falling markets.How do I adjust the leverage level for a specific trade?Published on Aug 2, 2024Updated on Apr 20, 202662Know Your Business (KYB) FAQ
KYB, short for "Know Your Business," is the process of verifying the identities of our institutional customers and any associated individuals with ownership or control, as well as understanding the nature and purpose of your institution’s relationship with OKX.Why does OKX conduct KYB? OKX is required to conduct KYB in accordance with financial crime regulations.Published on Jan 29, 2025Updated on Sep 27, 202530How do I use the Open interest indicator?
The Open Interest (OI) indicator provides a visual representation of the total value of open long and short positions for a specific futures trading pair, enabling traders to analyze market activity and sentiment. Open interest indicator serves as a gauge of market activity. When open interest is minimal or absent, it indicates either the absence of initial positions or the closure of most positions.Published on May 15, 2024Updated on Sep 10, 202521