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How does futures spread trading work on OKX Liquid Marketplace?
How futures spreads are traded in crypto? Spread trading involves taking two futures positions in opposite directions: one long, one short. The idea is to make money off the price difference between the two futures – which are also called the two legs of the strategy. The profit a trader makes from this trade comes from the price difference, or spread, between those two contracts.Published on 13 Mar 2024Updated on 10 Sept 20256How long does it take for a deposit to be completed?
The deposit completion time depends on the confirmation speed of network miners and the required number of confirmations by the receiving platform. The main influencing factors are as follows:Network miner confirmation speed Each deposit needs to be confirmed by miners on the blockchain network. The confirmation speed is influenced by network congestion and the transaction fee amount. Higher fees...Published on 17 Oct 2024Updated on 1 Jan 2026442How long does it take to complete my identity verification?
OKX verifies your identity to keep both your account and the exchange safe. Here's what you can expect for identity verification: Once you have uploaded your documents, your processing takes about 30 seconds. If further review is needed, it can take up to 24 hours. Note: Valid and accurate documents will ensure the smoothness of your document review process. Find out what documents you need here....Published on 5 Sept 2023Updated on 6 Apr 20267,041Why is my OKX app not working?
This guide explains common causes and practical solutions to help you restore access quickly.Why is my OKX app not working? There are several reasons why the app may stop working or crash.Published on 16 Mar 2026Updated on 23 May 202615How do I use a physical security key to protect my account?
Here's how to set it up: Go to okx.com, open the menu, and select Profile & Settings Navigate to Security Center > Passkey > Add Passkey > Use other equipment or external key Follow the prompts to confirm your PIN and complete the binding process Once set up, your hardware key can be used for secure logins, withdrawals, and other sensitive operations.2.Published on 10 Jan 2025Updated on 12 Feb 202619,310How do total Profit and Loss (PnL) and Grid profits work for Spot Grid?
This'll help illustrate how fees are handled and how grid profits are estimated. Note: Fee deduction currency depends on transaction type For buy transactions: if you're buying BTC, so the fee is deducted in BTC. For sell transactions: if you're selling BTC for USDT, so the fee is deducted in USDT. Resulting buy and sell amounts differ slightly Because the buy fee is charged in BTC, the amount of BTC you end up holding after a buy is slightly lower than what’s shown as the gross amount.Published on 20 Jun 2025Updated on 30 Apr 202658Zero-Knowledge Proofs: what are zk-STARKs and how do they work? (zk-Stark V2)
In this article, we'll explain how we use zk-STARK to protect user privacy while proving our solvency.Before we continue, it's helpful to understand some basic ZKP terms, like Circuit, Merkle Tree, and Commitments. For beginners, there are many resources available to help you get started. For advanced users, you may refer to the MOOC Course and the academic monograph.How does zk-STARK work? We create a Merkle tree using the hash of each user's account as the leaves.Published on 21 Oct 2024Updated on 11 Feb 202693Zero-Knowledge Proofs: what are zk-STARKs and how do they work? (zk-STARK V1)
In this article, we'll introduce how it works and explain the general mathematical concept, but if you're interested in diving deeper, start here or here.How does it work? *Execution trace table and Merkle tree constructed for zk-STARK PoR* 1.Published on 10 May 2023Updated on 8 Sept 2025179My authenticator app isn't working, what should I do?
If your authenticator app isn't working properly or you've lost access to it, try the following.My authenticator codes aren't working on OKX Try these fixes first to check if you can get your app working again: Sync your authenticator app time. For example, authenticator app has this feature under Settings > Time correction for codes > Sync now. Automate your mobile phone time.Published on 11 Aug 2023Updated on 9 Feb 20262,141How do I create passkeys? (app)
Learn more about passkeys: Passkey FAQ How to fix common issues with DEX trading wallet passkeys? Pay Passkey FAQPublished on 16 Aug 2023Updated on 22 May 202613,317How do I create passkeys? (web)
In this case, please contact our customer support team for assistance.More info about Passkeys Passkeys work differently for DEX trading wallet and Pay. You can check the labels beside each passkey to see which registered network it's used for. Learn more about passkeys: Passkey FAQ How to fix common issues with DEX trading wallet passkeys? Pay Passkey FAQPublished on 16 Aug 2023Updated on 21 May 20264,298What is Leverage, Futures and Margin?
Before trading derivatives on our platform, it's important to understand how leverage, futures, and margin work — and the risks involved. This article covers the key concepts you need to know.How does leverage work? Leverage allows you to open a position larger than your available funds. While this can multiply your returns when the market moves in your favour, it equally amplifies your losses when it moves against you. A common misconception is that leverage only increases your upside.Published on 9 Apr 2026Updated on 9 Apr 2026What's Smart Strategies?
How do spot grid bot smart strategies work? Short-term, mid-term, and long-term smart strategies were backtested over 7, 30, and 90 days respectively. Different terms lead to differences in the recommended price range, grid quantity, and profit per grid.6. How do spot dollar-cost averaging (DCA) bot smart strategies work? Conservative, moderate, and aggressive smart strategies indicate how aggressive a trading bot is when executing the DCA strategy.Published on 7 Mar 2025Updated on 17 Nov 20251What are the rules for P2P order cancellation?
does the restriction work?Published on 16 Aug 2023Updated on 24 Apr 20261,821Pay Passkey FAQ
How do Pay Passkeys differ from exchange Passkeys? They're two completely independent Passkey systems. You may have an exchange Passkey for exchange logging in and trading, but a separate Pay Passkey must be created for their Pay account. The Pay Passkey is used solely for signing transactions in Pay mode.3. How does Pay Passkey synchronize across devices?Published on 28 Apr 2025Updated on 22 May 2026191