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How do I place a trailing stop order?
It's suitable for trending markets as it helps lock in profits while limiting drawdowns.How to place a trailing stop order?Published on Dec 31, 2025Updated on May 29, 2026FAQ7How 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 May 31, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026FAQ286OKX to adjust tick sizes of ETHUSD and LTCUSD futures
After the adjustment, existing orders, including those placed by API users, will still be filled according to the original tick sizes. For example, if a tick size is adjusted to 0.01 from 0.001 an order originally placed at the price of 330.244 will be displayed as 330.24 but will still be filled at 330.244. 3. If any user had placed an order with the previous tick size prior to the adjustment going into effect, the original tick size will remain unchanged.Published on Mar 11, 2021Updated on May 29, 2026AnnouncementsOKX to adjust tick sizes of perpetual swap
After the adjustment, existing orders, including those placed by API users, will still be filled according to the original tick sizes. For example, if a tick size is adjusted to 0.01 from 0.001 an order originally placed at the price of 330.244 will be displayed as 330.24 but will still be filled at 330.244. 3. If any user had placed an order with the previous tick size prior to the adjustment going into effect, the original tick size will remain unchanged.Published on Aug 13, 2021Updated on May 29, 2026AnnouncementsOKX to adjust tick sizes of futures and perpetual swap
After the adjustment, existing orders, including those placed by API users, will still be filled according to the original tick sizes. For example, if a tick size is adjusted to 0.01 from 0.001 an order originally placed at the price of 330.244 will be displayed as 330.24 but will still be filled at 330.244. 3. If any user had placed an order with the previous tick size prior to the adjustment going into effect, the original tick size will remain unchanged.Published on Mar 29, 2021Updated on May 29, 2026AnnouncementsDual Investment to delist YB
This will be the final day to place new Dual Investment orders in SAHARA. If you have ongoing YB dual investment orders, you can still hold them until they expire and receive the corresponding returns. You can still view and manage your orders by going to Explore > Dual Investment or Assets > Dual Investment. Regards, OKX team Feb 2, 2026Published on Feb 2, 2026Updated on May 29, 2026AnnouncementsDual Investment to delist SAHARA
This will be the final day to place new Dual Investment orders in SAHARA. If you have ongoing SAHARA orders, you can still hold them until they expire and receive the corresponding returns. You can still view and manage your orders by going to Explore > Dual Investment or Assets > Dual Investment. Regards, OKX team October 17, 2025Published on Oct 17, 2025Updated on May 29, 2026AnnouncementsOKX to take Snowball, Snowball HODL, Seagull, Dip Sniper, and Peak Sniper offline
For Snowball, Snowball HODL, and Seagull users If you have orders with terms that last beyond December 27, 2024, they will remain in place until their term ends. You will still be able to view your order details under Earn on your Assets page. For Dip Sniper and Peak Sniper users If you have positions which remain open after December 27, 2024, you will continue to hold them until they expire.Published on Dec 17, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026AnnouncementsOKX messaging upgrade on Apr 23, 2024
You won't be able to place any new P2P order between 18:00 to 20:00 UTC. Existing orders placed before 18:00 UTC won't be affected. However, all P2P services will be restricted if you don't update your app to the latest version after 20:00 UTC. If a P2P order is still ongoing after the update, the chat history will be deleted. This includes all text messages, photos, and videos. If you need the chat history, please raise a dispute or a help ticket for our customer support team to help you.Published on Apr 18, 2024Updated on Jun 3, 2026AnnouncementsBuy crypto with cash (SEA region) FAQ
Can I place another order while I still have an incomplete order? You can place multiple orders at any time3. I can't see the new gateway. Why? You'll need to update your app to version 6.170 or above. If you're already on the latest version and still can't see it, please reach out to us via OKX Assistant and we'll follow up.4. I've already made the payment but haven't received my crypto yet. Why? Crypto transfers are processed via the blockchain network and can take up to 20 minutes to arrive.Published on May 21, 2026Updated on Jun 9, 2026FAQOptions Order and Position Limits
If a user wants to place another order after placing the followings: No. Contract Name Order No. of Contracts 1 BTCUSD-191227-7500-C buy 300 2 BTCUSD-191227-7500-P Sell 20 3 BTCUSD-191227-7500-C Sell 10 4 BTCUSD-191227-8000-C Buy 30 He has already placed 4 orders of BTC/USD underlying. As the total number of orders has not exceeded the limit, he can still place another new order. [Rule #5] The maximal number of contracts held for one instrument is 100,000.Published on Dec 10, 2019Updated on May 29, 2026Product documentationWhy can’t I see or use my crypto balance?
If the trade is partially filled, the remaining balance may still be in the original token. Check both your Trading and Funding accounts. For UTXO-based assets (for example, BTC), wait for network confirmations and balance sync — this can take slightly longer during high activity. If the trade was placed via copy/lead trading, check the copy trading or lead trade interface/account to confirm whether the trade is still processing or settling.Published on Oct 14, 2025Updated on May 29, 2026FAQ29Isolated margin mode
liability in the position, the margin in the position will be used to offset the liability before closing the position Short Quote assets in the position must be fully sold Note: After selling all the assets in the position, if there is still liability in the position, the margin in the position will be used to offset the liability before closing the position Base liability must be fully repaid Method Order placed Scenario and behaviour Example Placing orders to close out the position on the positionPublished on Jun 17, 2022Updated on May 29, 2026Product documentationHow do I trade with OKX Wallet Trader Mode?
Manually resume orders Go to your order list and review the paused orders, and Check if orders are still relevant (e.g., market conditions may have changed) Select Resume for orders you still want If no longer needed, cancel them to free up resources You can also learn more by checking DEX FAQPublished on Aug 22, 2025Updated on May 29, 2026FAQ676OKX to launch limit orders for options based on IV/USD price
How to place limit orders based on IV/USD price Check the "Tracking orders" box on the limit order UI for options to place a limit order based on IV or USD price. You can still place limit orders for options using prices specified in crypto (BTC/ETH). Risk warning: The foregoing overview and information, some of which may be provided by third parties and not OKX, are for informational and educational purposes only.Published on Sep 8, 2023Updated on May 29, 2026Announcements