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What's OKX Convert?
What's Convert? Convert simplifies the crypto conversion process by eliminating the need for multiple trades or frequent asset transfers between accounts, providing you with a seamless experience. It also allows you to exchange crypto at a lower threshold than the spot market.2. What's the difference between convert and spot trading? Convert uses a quoting model, which differs from the traditional order-matching model used in spot trading, resulting in no transaction fees or slippage.Published on Sep 27, 2023Updated on May 29, 20262,163What's OKX Convert?
What's Convert? Convert simplifies the crypto conversion process by eliminating the need for multiple trades or frequent asset transfers between accounts, providing you with a seamless experience. It also allows you to exchange crypto at a lower threshold than the spot market.2. What's the difference between convert and spot trading? Convert uses a quoting model, which differs from the traditional order-matching model used in spot trading, resulting in no transaction fees or slippage.Published on Apr 1, 2026Updated on May 29, 2026How do I use the chart trading layout?
Go back to the trading page, pull down the page with a larger swipe, then the candles chart will reappearPublished on Jan 29, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026126What's KYC: What to expect and why it matters?
What's KYC and why is it necessary for me to complete it? KYC, or Know Your Customer, is a regulatory and security process that financial institutions use to verify the identity of their users. It’s a key step in maintaining a safe, transparent, and legally compliant platform for everyone.Published on Jun 24, 2025Updated on May 29, 202666What are sanctions?
Sanctions are measures taken by various countries to influence the behavior, policy or actions of other countries, sectors, or individuals. They can be general or specific, as well as economic, financial, or political, and can restrict trade or movement. By far not all countries apply the same sanctions, and sanctions do not only attach to activities within a country’s borders. If there is one...Published on Sep 1, 2024Updated on May 29, 20263Tax Center General FAQ
Cost Basis: Starting with crypto acquired on OKX in Tax Year 2026 and sold on OKX in 2026 or later, the form will expand to include the cost basis for these "covered securities" (assets acquired on OKX after the regulation start date).When will I receive my tax forms? Form 1099-MISC: Available by February 2, 2026 (for those who earned $600+ in rewards/staking). Form 1099-DA: Available by February 17, 2026.Published on Nov 25, 2024Updated on May 29, 202615What is trigger order?
What are the common reasons a trigger order might fail? Here are the most common causes, the message you'll see, and what to do: 5% protection threshold exceeded - Place a new order when market conditions are less volatile. Insufficient balance - Top up your balance and place a new order. Token delisted - The order can't be retried. Choose a different token. Payment method invalid or expired - Update your payment method and place a new order.Published on May 8, 2026Updated on May 29, 2026What's a dusting attack?
Learn more about what dusting attacks are, how they work, how to identify them, and the steps you can take to protect your assets.What's dust in crypto? In crypto, dust refers to very small amounts of coins or tokens left over after trades or transfers. For example, one satoshi (0.00000001 BTC) is considered dust in Bitcoin. These amounts are usually too small to spend or even pay for fees.How's crypto dust made?Published on Oct 4, 2024Updated on May 29, 202614What are untradable assets?
What are untradable assets? Untradable assets are crypto that OKX doesn't support, and can't be traded. To learn more about how to withdraw your untradable assets, see What should I do if I accidentally deposit crypto that OKX does not support? However, to improve our user experience, we support untradable asset withdrawals. Note: There's no collaboration of any kind between OKX and any service provider for untradable assets that OKX hasn't supported.Published on Sep 26, 2023Updated on May 29, 20263,968What is sub-account?
A sub-account is a secondary account connected to your OKX account. You can create multiple sub-accounts to diversify your trading strategies and reduce risks. Sub-accounts can be used for spot, spot leverage, contract trading, and deposits for standard sub-accounts, but withdrawals and buy/sell crypto (P2P trading) are not allowed.How do I create a sub-account?On the web Open OKX website and...Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on May 29, 20261,862What's a limit order?
What's a limit order and market orders? When placing an order to buy or sell to close a position, the most commonly used order types are limit orders and market orders. 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.Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on May 29, 2026179Why can’t I see or use my crypto balance?
Some blockchains use a UTXO model, where your balance is made up of discrete unspent outputs created by previous transactions. These outputs must be confirmed on the blockchain before they become available to spend or show in your balance. In some cases — especially during busy network conditions — there can be a slight delay before these UTXOs are fully recognized and displayed in your OKX balance.Published on Oct 14, 2025Updated on May 29, 2026How do I secure my account after detecting unusual activity?
However, for security reasons, fund withdrawals will be disabled for 24 hours after making any changes.API To view or delete your APIs: Select the Menu icon on the app > Pull down to access the Toolbar > Select API > Delete any APIs not created by the account owner.Trusted device Visit your Security Center and review Device Management.If you see any unrecognized devices, we recommend removing them immediately to secure your account.Payment method It’s important to keep your payment methods accuratePublished on Mar 21, 2025Updated on May 29, 202634What's OKX Security Assistant?
Below are the best practices when it comes to handling risky situations: What the OKX Security Assistant displays when there's a riskSingle-item uninstall vs. one-click uninstall Single-item uninstall: suitable when there are only a few risk items and you want to confirm their sources one by one.Published on Jan 15, 2026Updated on May 29, 202668What's an external network in Earn?
What's an external network in Earn? The external network is where we securely send your deposit so you can get earnings. The external network, also known as a protocol, determines the terms of an offer.Published on Jun 20, 2023Updated on May 29, 202644