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How long does it take for a deposit to be completed?
The deposit completion time depends on the confirmation speed of network miners and the required number of confirmations by the receiving platform. The main influencing factors are as follows:Network miner confirmation speed Each deposit needs to be confirmed by miners on the blockchain network. The confirmation speed is influenced by network congestion and the transaction fee amount. Higher fees...Published on 17 Oct 2024Updated on 1 Jan 2026411How long does it take to complete my identity verification?
Here's what you can expect for identity verification: Once you have uploaded your documents, your processing takes about 30 seconds. If further review is needed, it can take up to 24 hours. Note: Valid and accurate documents will ensure the smoothness of your document review process. Find out what documents you need here. During times of high interest in cryptocurrency, wait times may increase. We thank you for your patience during these times.Published on 5 Sept 2023Updated on 6 Apr 20267,025How does futures spread trading work on OKX Liquid Marketplace?
Low margin requirements: benefit from lower margin requirements thanks to OKX's Portfolio Margin model, which offsets the risk of positions that have the same underlying and opposite directions. Volatility minimization: avoid the volatility risk of only entering one leg of the trade – both legs of spread trades execute simultaneously, or else neither does.Published on 13 Mar 2024Updated on 10 Sept 20256Why do I have to trade on OKX Liquid Marketplace?
Nitro Spreads: Easily make a spread trade with one-click via Nitro Spreads, as all orders are guaranteed to fill in matching quantities for each leg or none at all, thus having zero leg risk and minimized price slippage. It also supports various strategies including funding rate farming, spot futures carry trade, and calendar rolls. For more details, visit here.Published on 13 Mar 2024Updated on 30 Oct 202516What onboarding information is required for a Trust?
Trusts can be arranged in many ways and can specify exactly how and when the assets pass to the beneficiaries.Who are the key persons for a Trust? Grantor: The person who creates the trust, funds it with their assets, and decides how the trust will operate. The grantor is also known as the trustor, settlor, or creator. Trustee: A person or institution that manages the trust's assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries.Published on 13 Oct 2023Updated on 12 Feb 2026113Affiliate FAQ
The default invitation codes come from paid channels, such as affiliates, referrals, paid advertisements, and many more. To ensure fair competition among all channels, you can't edit the invitation codes on the registration page.7. How long does the affiliate application process take? We don't have a specific timeframe for the affiliate application review process. The review time may vary depending on application volume and the information provided.Published on 4 Dec 2024Updated on 6 Apr 2026722Why is my accessible balance lower than my funds unavailable for withdrawal?
It does not change with the fluctuation of crypto value and trading activities. Here's an example to illustrate how both values can diverge: Stage 1: the user deposits 1 BTC at 17:00 UTC and a snapshot of its 60,000 USD equivalent value is taken. This value is locked for withdrawal confirmation.Published on 13 May 2024Updated on 3 Apr 2026343How do I open an SMSF account on OKX?
Does the SMSF need a corporate trustee to open an account? OKX supports both individual and corporate trustee structures, as long as documentation is complete and valid.10. How long does SMSF onboarding take? Once all required documentation is provided, onboarding is typically completed within 1–3 business days. This does not include transfer of funds to exchange from SMSF bank account.11. Does my SMSF need a bank account before applying?Published on 2 July 2025Updated on 3 Dec 2025What should I do if I want to withdraw assets that are not supported on other platforms?
When the network is busy and there are many onchain transactions waiting for confirmation, it can slow down the confirmation speed. This may cause withdrawal cryptos to be delayed. For example, during a high volume of NFT transactions, the Ethereum network can become congested, leading to longer withdrawal times and block confirmation times, which means assets may not arrive promptly. Different platforms or wallets have varying requirements for the number of block confirmations.Published on 8 Apr 2025Updated on 3 Feb 20269Affiliate activity portal - join page enhancement
How can an affiliate use this new feature? Simply follow the steps below: Look for an ongoing activity on the Affiliate Portal Tick the checkbox beside "Promote activity on Join page. Learn more" Simply share the "https://www.okx.com/join/xxxxxx" URL and users who select on the link will be able to view the activity beside the sign-up form How many activities can I promote at a time using this new feature? You can only promote one activity at a time using this new feature.Published on 8 June 2023Updated on 25 Mar 2026221How do I start onboarding as an institutional user?
Once identity verification is completed, it can't be canceled or changed.Accounts that have already completed individual verification can’t be converted to corporate verification. If you need to complete corporate verification, we recommend creating a new account and applying for corporate verification separately.How many accounts can a company register?Published on 10 Oct 2024Updated on 2 Feb 202653How can you protect yourself from a phishing attack?
If the user does not pay attention to distinguishing it, he/she will click the link to enter the phishing website or download the Trojan horse program. Once the Trojan horse program runs, it can monitor the sensitive information entered by the user and get it.Published on 17 Aug 2023Updated on 3 Mar 20263,692How to prevent phishing emails?
The email contains odd writing Many phishing emails have unusual grammar, spelling mistakes, or unnatural wording. The links don't match the official domain Hover over any link (without clicking). If the URL doesn't belong to an official OKX domain, don't open it.Published on 24 June 2025Updated on 16 Dec 20253Why is my OKX app not working?
Common causes include: Outdated app version Device or operating system incompatibility Too many apps running on your device Network connectivity issues Corrupted app cache or data Temporary server outages Keeping both your device and the app updated can help prevent many of these issues.Why does my OKX app keep crashing? The app may crash if there are compatibility or device performance issues.Published on 16 Mar 2026Updated on 6 Apr 20263I haven't received the verification code
If you can't log in, switch to other alternatives, see the steps below to know how it's done. Note: SMS security codes are only sent through standard mobile carriers. Other messaging services (such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or third-party apps) are not supported for receiving SMS verification codes.How can I troubleshoot when I don't receive the SMS code? If you’re having trouble receiving verification messages, try the following: Restart your phone: Long device uptime may affect signal reception.Published on 16 Aug 2023Updated on 7 Apr 202632,708