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Why can’t I see or use my crypto balance?
But don’t worry—this may happen because because of how balances are allocated across accounts or how trades are processed. Here are the most common reasons and what you can do:I traded crypto but my balance isn’t showing Why does this happen: After a spot trade, the new asset might not appear in your balance immediately if: The order is still open/pending (not fully filled). You’re checking the wrong account. There’s a short settlement delay, which is rare but possible during peak times.Published on 14 Oct 2025Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ7Spot copy trading: copy trader FAQ
What happens when I copy a spot Lead trader? When you successfully copy a spot lead trader, you'll automatically replicate their spot trading buy/sell orders.2. What happens when I sell my spot copy trade crypto earlier than the lead trader? You can choose to sell their spot copy trading assets ahead of the lead trader by manually selling on the copy trade management page. Your profit or loss will be the difference between your buy and sell price.3.Published on 18 Oct 2023Updated on 21 Jun 2026FAQ125What'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 24 Jun 2025Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ66OKX SG Trade Only Tokens FAQ
If you have any further questions about trade-only tokens — including what you can do with your holdings, or what happens if you have made an accidental deposit — please contact OKX Assistant or your dedicated Relationship Manager (for Institutional and VIP clients).Published on 22 Apr 2026Updated on 29 May 2026FAQSatoshi test FAQ
What happens if I send the wrong amount to the Satoshi test? If the amount sent doesn't match the specified amount for the Satoshi test, the verification will fail. You'll need to restart the test with the correct amount to proceed with your transaction.Your deposit will be locked and you may unlock it by providing the sender's info. Learn more about it here.5. Are there any fees associated with the Satoshi test?Published on 28 May 2024Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ43What is OKX Livestream
Orbit Livestream lets you build and engage your community in real time. We’re currently still in closed beta and aren’t accepting new applicants at this time. Please keep an eye on this space for future updates.Published on 18 Jun 2026Updated on 18 Jun 2026Product documentationWhat is trigger order?
This FAQ covers how trigger orders work on Buy/Sell, how to place and manage them, and what happens when an order is triggered or fails.Basic introductionWhat's a trigger order on Buy/Sell? A trigger order is a buy or sell instruction that activates only when the market price of your chosen token reaches a target price you set in advance.Published on 8 May 2026Updated on 29 May 2026FAQWhat Are Event Contracts
Market: Up (above) / Down (not above) Multi-market event example: Event: What will BTC's price be at the end of December?Published on 8 Apr 2026Updated on 29 May 2026Product documentationWhat's OKX Card?
What is the OKX Card? The OKX Card is an international debit card (Visa or Mastercard, depending on your region) that lets you pay for purchases and services worldwide. It connects directly to your OKX Pay account, so you can spend your balance seamlessly—without hidden fees or unexpected exchange rate markups. The card is currently issued as a virtual card only. Note: the OKX Card is a virtual card and only available on the app. We don't issue physical cards.Published on 24 Mar 2026Updated on 16 Jun 2026FAQ138What's Smart Strategies?
What are trading bots? You can refer to this article to learn more about different trading bots.2. What are smart strategies? Smart strategies are recommended trading bot settings with the best historical performance for a specified period. You can use smart strategies as is or change some or all of the recommended settings.3. How is backtested APR calculated? Backtested annual percentage rate (APR) shows how much a trading bot could potentially earn in one year.Published on 7 Mar 2025Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ1What'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 4 Oct 2024Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ14What'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 27 Sept 2023Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ2,165What 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 26 Sept 2023Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ3,977What 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 22 Aug 2023Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ1,870What'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 22 Aug 2023Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ179