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B. Exchanges that underwent system maintenance or didn’t update their latest price during a specified time period won’t be taken into calculation for the latest price updates. The update frequency is different for each index. C. If not all exchanges are offering valid data, then data taken from each exchange will be ordinarily weighted as follows.* When data from 3 or more exchanges are available, they will be weighted by their pre-set weighted values.Published on Jun 16, 2022Updated on May 29, 2026Product documentationXAU Contract Rules
Scheduled non-trading day The event expiry falls on a known XCEC / Pyth non-trading day Event not listed; pre-emptively excluded at the listing layer B. Whole-day unscheduled closure The affected trading day is cancelled in its entirety Arithmetic mean of per-second index close prices over the 60-second window immediately preceding 5:00:00 PM ET on the most recent prior trading day C.Published on Jun 15, 2026Updated on Jun 15, 2026Product documentationWhat'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, 2026FAQ66What 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, 2026FAQ3What attestation do we need to agree to when verifying as an institutional customer?
Applicant has read, understands, and agrees to be bound by OKX’s Terms of Service (hereinafter the “Terms”), and any modification or amendment thereto for as long as it uses the Services (as defined in the Terms); B. any information and/or documentation provided in connection with its application to open or maintain an account or subaccount on OKX (collectively, the “Application Documentation”) by Applicant previously or herewith is true, accurate, correct, and complete; C. any Application DocumentationPublished on Feb 5, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026FAQ132What 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 Jun 18, 2026Updated on Jun 18, 2026Product documentationWhat 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, 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 Apr 8, 2026Updated on May 29, 2026Product documentationWhat'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, 2026FAQWhat'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, 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 Sep 27, 2023Updated on May 29, 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 Sep 26, 2023Updated on May 29, 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 Aug 22, 2023Updated on May 29, 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 Aug 22, 2023Updated on May 29, 2026FAQ179How do I register for an OKX account?
What determines their eligibility to use our platform is Country B (residence) and whether we support operations under the legal entity for that jurisdiction — not just their citizenship status.Published on Sep 6, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026FAQ44