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What's auto-deleveraging (ADL) and when can it happen to me?
It's designed to help maintain market stability and manage system-level risk when normal liquidation processes aren't sufficient.When can ADL happen to me? ADL may occur in situations such as: extreme volatility rapid price gaps stressed liquidity conditions liquidations that cannot be fully absorbed through normal processesWhat does this mean for me as a trader? If ADL is triggered, some positions may be reduced or closed according to platform risk rules and priority methodology.Published on Apr 9, 2026Updated on May 29, 2026How do I set my preferences?
On the app: Open your OKX app, go to Menu > Account Settings > Preferences > Appearance. You can choose Follow System, Light Mode, or Dark Mode to adjust the app background color On the web: On the spot trade page, find the Settings > Theme to adjust the background color2. How do I switch the app/web language? On the app: Open your OKX app, go to Menu > Account Settings > Preferences > Language On the web: Find the Global on the website to change the language3.Published on Nov 1, 2025Updated on Jun 18, 202634How do I set a price alert?
By setting up alerts, you establish a proactive defense mechanism, ensuring you're promptly notified whenever price action aligns with your price levels of interest. How can I set a price alert? You can set a price alert and be informed when the price reaches the key price points. Navigate through the process by following these steps: On the App: 1. Tap Trade > Select the trading type at the top 2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner > Alerts > Add alert 3.Published on Apr 30, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026262How do I navigate to and customize notification settings?
You can manage all your OKX notifications—such as system updates, security alerts, and promotional messages—directly through the Notification Settings. This lets you choose which types of notifications you want to receive and whether you prefer push, web, or email delivery. Currently, notification settings can only be customized on the app. If you’re looking to set up specific price alerts instead, check out our guide here.Published on Oct 8, 2025Updated on May 29, 202618How do I set up indicators on the chart?
Use indicators in combination with our backtesting tools to evaluate your strategies on historical data.How do I customize my chart settings? Select the Settings icon in the chart toolbar to open the settings panel. It has four tabs: OKX trading chart settings Symbol — controls candle appearance. Toggle the body, borders, and wicks on/off and set bullish and bearish colors.Published on Nov 30, 2024Updated on May 29, 202615How do I set up a recurring buy plan?
You can set up a daily, weekly, every 2 weeks, or monthly plan for purchases by following these steps.How do I create a recurring buy plan?Published on Jan 23, 2025Updated on May 29, 202650How do I set up TP/SL with the Order line?
Using the order line to set Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) orders offers you the ability to visually manage your orders and adjust the TP/SL levels directly on the chart, enhancing precision and efficiency. The order line feature on our platform is a powerful tool as it helps you in making informed adjustments and better managing trades. Set up your TP/SL orders with the Order line as below: Open the chart for the selected trading pair, and hover your mouse over the chart.Published on Jun 21, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026176How do I manually set up spot grid trading bots?
Selecting Stop in the extended options will stop the bot Select your open positions in the Ongoing tab and select More Once the More menu loads up, select Stop to exit itHow many grids are available for me to use? Previously, only up to 300 grids were supported. Now you can set up to 500 grids.What's the Edit Parameters feature and why should I use it? Edit Parameters feature is designed to give users greater flexibility and control.Published on Sep 4, 2025Updated on May 29, 2026How do I manually set up futures grid trading bot?
Next, enter the grid’s upper and lower price bound, and the total number of grids Then, select Arithmetic or Geometric to determine exactly how the grid lines are spaced Several details need to be configured to set up the futures trading bot Arithmetic mode will space grid lines at equal price intervals. For example, if you’re trading BTC with an upper price of 35,000 USDT and a lower price of 25,000 USDT, and 10 grids, each grid line will be 1,000 USDT apart.Published on Jun 6, 2024Updated on Jun 2, 2026104How do I manually set up spot grid trading bots?
Selecting Stop will exit your spot grid positions Check the details of your trade and select Stop to exit itHow many grids are available for me to use? Previously, only up to 300 grids were supported.Published on Jun 6, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026209How do I use the custom interval feature?
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The custom formula feature on our platform empowers traders to create personalized charts by combining multiple charts into one through mathematical expressions.This feature allows users to define their own calculations, enabling deeper market insights and more tailored trading strategies.Where can I set a custom formula?Published on Mar 5, 2025Updated on May 29, 20264Why haven't I received the verification code?
Select other alternative authentication methods if your SMS code doesn't arriveOn the Web Select call me instead if you can't receive the SMS code Select call me instead if you are unable to receive the code Note: Use a trusted device: If you're already logged in on another device, try completing the OTP verification on that device instead. If the above doesn’t help, you can try to self-reset your mobile number from our App according to our guidance.Published on Aug 16, 2023Updated on Jun 20, 20262What's Futures DCA bot and how do I maximize my efficiency with automated crypto trading through it?
By doubling your position size after each losing trade, you may recover your losses if the market eventually moves in your favor.How can Futures DCA bot help me? Futures DCA is a trading bot that enables traders to automate this strategy in futures trading. The bot works by setting up a series of orders with increasing position sizes. When a position is closed at a loss, the bot will automatically place a new order with a larger position size.Published on Apr 3, 2024Updated on May 29, 202682What's JIT Routing?
Slippage settings still apply. JIT Routing sits on top of them, it doesn't replace them.Will it make my swap slower? Not really. The candidate paths are prepared off-chain ahead of time. The onchain comparison happens inside the same transaction, so settlement takes about as long as any regular swap on that chain.Does JIT Routing always give me a better price? Not always. Sometimes the originally selected pool is still the best and the trade goes through it unchanged.Published on Jun 12, 2026Updated on Jun 15, 20263