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Know Your Business (KYB) FAQ
KYB, short for "Know Your Business," is the process of verifying the identities of our institutional customers and any associated individuals with ownership or control, as well as understanding the nature and purpose of your institution’s relationship with OKX.Why does OKX conduct KYB? OKX is required to conduct KYB in accordance with financial crime regulations.Published on Jan 29, 2025Updated on Sep 27, 2025FAQ30Changes to V5 API WebSocket subscription parameter and URL
Live trading URL Current Public addresses: wss://ws.okx.com:8443/ws/v5/public wss://wsaws.okx.com:8443/ws/v5/public Private addresses: wss://ws.okx.com:8443/ws/v5/private wss://wsaws.okx.com:8443/ws/v5/private Updated wss://ws.okx.com:8443/ws/v5/business wss://wsaws.okx.com:8443/ws/v5/business Applicable to public and private channels Table 3: Demo trading service address details Only the channels listed on Table 1 are required to switch to the new "/business" URL.Published on Apr 24, 2023Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsWhat onboarding information is required for a family office?
Family offices are entities set up to facilitate trading, investing, or other financial transactions using the personal wealth of the companies’ ultimate beneficial owners.Who are the key persons for a family office?Published on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 2026FAQ66How do I buy Bitcoin with Raast?
Note: your acquired BTC tokens will be put into your Funding Account as soon as the vendor confirms payment.FAQIs Raast only for businesses, or can it be used by individuals too? Raast is primarily designed for use by businesses and financial institutions, but individuals can also use it to make interbank fund transfers.Published on Mar 12, 2024Updated on Nov 17, 2025FAQ222What attestation do we need to agree to when verifying as an institutional customer?
Applicants’s principal place of business is not located in the United States;(The term “principal place of business” used herein means the location from which the officers, partners, managers or traders of Applicant primarily direct, control, and coordinate the activities, including trading, trading analysis, or trading or investment strategy, of Applicant.) F.Published on Feb 5, 2024Updated on Oct 8, 2025FAQ131What onboarding information is required for a privately owned company?
For example: Company Registration Certificate or Business Registration Certificate (or equivalent official document, such as a Business License) Partnership Agreement (if your company is a partnership) Memorandum and Articles of Association Register of directors Register of shareholders or beneficial ownership structure chart (must be signed and dated within the past 12 months) Proof of business address (if different from the registered address) Complete the following template to finish verificationPublished on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 2026FAQ272What are Source of Funds (SoF) and Source of Wealth (SoW)?
If you purchase 100 USDT via the P2P trading on OKX, and the money used to buy the 100 USDT comes from your salary, you only need to select Employment Income as the source of funds. Source of Wealth (SoW): refers to the origin of an individual's overall financial assets, typically accumulated over time through means such as employment, business ownership, investments, or inheritance.Published on Dec 24, 2024Updated on Mar 4, 2026FAQ715What documents are accepted as proof of source of funds and wealth in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
) Sale of assets (real estate, business, shareholding, etc.)Published on Jun 17, 2025Updated on Jan 5, 2026FAQ2What onboarding information is required for the government-owned enterprise?
For example: Certificate of incorporation or business registration certificate (or equivalent official document, such as a business license) Articles of association Register of directors Register of shareholders or beneficial ownership structure chart (must be signed and dated within the past 12 months) Proof of business address (if different from the registered address) Complete the following template to finish verification Sign, scan, and upload the account opening authorization letter (a boardPublished on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Mar 13, 2026FAQ61What's the P2P Merchant Program?
If you've applied to become Super or Diamond Merchant, please allow 14 business days for the review to be completed. If you've applied to downgrade, we will get back to you within 7 business days.Published on Sep 5, 2023Updated on Feb 25, 2026FAQ584Which types of institutions are supported by OKX?
We support a wide range of institutions, providing tailored solutions for businesses, financial organizations, and professional traders. Whether you're an institutional investor, hedge fund, or enterprise, we offer advanced trading tools, secure services, and scalable solutions to meet your needs. Explore how we can empower your institution in the rapidly evolving digital asset space.Published on Jan 29, 2025Updated on Sep 27, 2025FAQ39OKX to launch borrow in spot mode
Please take note of the following important information: Launch date 8 October Account mode Spot mode Business line Spot only Features Auto borrow/repay: One click feature for quick borrowing and repayment of funds during trading Manual borrow/repay: Access to manual borrowing and repayment of crypto under "Manage borrowing" page This feature aims to streamline borrowing during spot trading, making it more user friendly for users.Published on Oct 8, 2024Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsHow do I withdraw AED with bank transfer?
Withdrawal Processing Time: Transactions of 50,000 AED or less are processed within 1 business day, while amounts exceeding 50,000 AED may take up to 5 business days. Processing occurs during business hours (09:15 - 17:45 GMT+4, Monday to Saturday); requests outside these hours are handled on the following business day.Published on May 16, 2024Updated on Jan 21, 2026FAQ156What onboarding information is required for a fund?
For example: Certificate of incorporation or business registration certificate (or equivalent official document, such as a business license) Articles of association Register of directors Register of shareholders or beneficial ownership structure chart (must be signed and dated within the past 12 months) Proof of business address (if different from the registered address) Note:For public funds, only the articles of association are required.Complete the following template to finish verification SignPublished on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 2026FAQ108Lead traders: How to become a lead trader
If you’re a skilled trader, you're welcome to join OKX Copy Trading as a lead trader to show off your trading abilities and earn a profit share.Step 1 Apply to become a lead trader by providing basic personal information, including your contact details and social media. Step 2 We'll review your application based on the below conditions: Business line Futures Spot Bot Criteria 1. Completed identity verification 2. Do not have copy trades 3. Use Futures or Advanced Multi-currency account mode 1.Published on Jun 5, 2024Updated on Nov 6, 2025Product documentation