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When executing large orders on exchanges, traders risk impacting the market and causing price slippage. Alternatively, via private negotiations, they can predetermine a settlement price by requesting-for-quote from a market maker.What is an RFQ? A request for quote, or RFQ, is an electronic notification sent to market makers expressing their intention to trade a specific instrument or strategy.Published on 29 June 2022Updated on 6 Mar 202617What should I do if the T+N (T+1/T+3/T+7) security protection is triggered and I can't trade?
If your order is restricted, don’t worry—T+N only affects that specific transaction, and will not impact your other trading activities or account functions.How do I check when my crypto will be unlocked? Before completing the transaction After the transaction is completed You can view the potential lock period on the order confirmation pop-up and on the payment pending page. You can find the unlock time on the Order Details page.Published on 17 Mar 2023Updated on 12 May 20262,926Trading bot FAQ
TWAP bot: splits a large order into smaller trades executed at regular intervals to help reduce market impact and achieve an average price over time. Iceberg bot: displays only a small portion of a large order at a time, helping to reduce market impact and manage trading visibility. Trading bots place orders directly on our supported order books, just like manual trades made on the platform.Published on 12 Feb 2025Updated on 11 Dec 2025How can I get my project listed on OKX?
Requesting specific contacts may negatively impact your application.Should I use aggressive marketing or hype in my submission? No. Avoid exaggerated claims or promotional language. Provide factual, verifiable information instead.Does following this guide guarantee listing? No. This guide is for reference only. Listing decisions are based on internal review standards and overall project quality.Published on 16 Apr 2026Updated on 6 May 2026Index components weightage adjustment FAQ
Thus, these components will have more impact on index prices, which means index prices will be more stable and closer to fair market prices. If you don't have any strategies based on index price, no action is required. If you have such strategies, the actions needed are subject to the specific strategies.Published on 14 Dec 2023Updated on 12 Feb 202613What are the advantages of using cross margin and isolated margin?
If an extreme market conditions occurs and a single crypto position incurs significant losses, it will not affect any other crypto in your account or impact other positions.Published on 20 Mar 2023Updated on 13 May 202642Why do I have to trade on OKX Liquid Marketplace?
Guaranteed, instant off-order book execution: Place trades of any size without impacting the order book. Use 20+ predefined strategies including future spreads, options, straddles, and more. Avoid price slippage risk when executing multiple-leg strategies. Streamlined workflows: Two-click trading eliminates the operational burden across the entire workflow. End-to-end automated execution from order, to price discovery, settlement, and clearing, makes for an efficient experience.Published on 13 Mar 2024Updated on 30 Oct 202516How do I trade smart with the right leverage?
Higher risk of liquidation and margin loss await if a higher leverage is set Historical data shows that the main risks of high leverage are as follows: Extreme fluctuations: A high leverage amplifies the impact of market fluctuations, which can result in much higher losses. Risk of liquidation: When the market goes in an unfavorable direction, high-leverage trades are much more likely to liquidate, which will lead to loss of margin.Published on 8 Aug 2023Updated on 9 Feb 20261,032How does futures spread trading work on OKX Liquid Marketplace?
Price impact: the depth of the orderbook may not be sufficient to absorb a large trade at the desired price, which can cause price slippage (when the executed price differs from the expected price).What does the OKX Liquid Marketplace offer for me? Our on-demand liquidity network, Liquid Marketplace, offers a powerful solution to these problems. It allows traders to access deep liquidity through an execution layer that automates trades and settlements instantly and off the order book.Published on 13 Mar 2024Updated on 10 Sept 20256How do I enable allowlist? (web)
For example, if you make a transaction at 7:00 am UTC July 4, 2024, the verification period will be extended to 7:00 am UTC August 3, 2024.How does this impact my existing verified addresses? All existing verified addresses in our withdrawal address book will be placed on a 30-day verification period now.Published on 14 Aug 2023Updated on 5 May 2026418Gas fees FAQ
Network conditions: Network congestion impacts resource availability, potentially increasing fees. *Numbers and references are current as of 17 February 2025.How can I reduce gas fees? Here are some practical tips to minimize gas fees: Choose off-peak hours: fees are lower when the network has less activity. Use tools like gas trackers to monitor optimal times. Set custom fees: on platforms like our Web3 Wallet, you can manually adjust gas fees.Published on 17 Feb 2025Updated on 27 Feb 2026264How do I place a TP/SL with Limit Order?
Market conditions: stay informed about market trends and conditions, as these can impact the effectiveness of your TP/SL settings.How do I place a TP/SL with a Limit Order on OKX? When placing a Limit Order on our platform, you can simultaneously set Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) orders to manage your trades effectively. Follow these steps to set up TP/SL with a Limit Order: Enter Order Details Order price: specify the price at which you want to execute the trade.Published on 31 May 2024Updated on 12 Feb 2026282What could be the reasons behind the failures of my futures copy trades?
Slippage protection Significant differences in the entry price between you and lead traders can have a big impact on your profit and loss. To prevent this, if there's more than a 0.5% disparity between the lead trader’s and your entry price, our slippage protection mechanism will cancel the copy trade. Smart sync position ratio too high Smart sync copy trading aims to ensure a copy trader’s position asset allocation is proportional to the lead trader they’re copying.Published on 1 Sept 2023Updated on 12 Feb 2026203How do I authorize a new device when I log in?
Note: to avoid any impact on your login, we recommend updating the app to the latest version. Please ensure you securely back up your wallet seed phrase and private key.Facial recognition verification For your account security, when logging in from a new device, facial recognition verification is required using the ID linked to your account. Please follow the instructions on your phone to blink, nod, or shake your head. Make sure your full face is visible during the verification.Published on 31 Aug 2023Updated on 13 May 202613,890How do I enable allowlist? (app)
No no-verification setting: If you do not select a verification period, each withdrawal will require verification.How does this impact my existing verified addresses? All existing verified addresses in our withdrawal address book will be placed on a 30-day verification period now. Please review these addresses and if you wish to verify them permanently, try one of the following two methods: Wait until the 30-day verification expires and verify the addresses again permanently.Published on 14 Aug 2023Updated on 17 Apr 20261,926