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How do I set up wallet release for my DEX trading wallet?
Update the .env file in Wallet-Release-main folder: Enter your wallet's private key and the DEX trading wallet (AA) address. If you are using OKX Wallet, follow this guide to view your wallet's private key. For the Solana chain, make sure to copy the control address (there are two DEX trading addresses). The Solana private key must be provided in base58 format. If you are only using EVM, you can leave the Solana fields blank (and vice versa).Published on Sep 24, 2025Updated on Aug 26, 202673What is the difference between perpetual futures and expiry futures?
They have a fixed settlement date.The difference between Perpetual Futures and Expiry Futures Expiration date: The main difference between both Futures is that Perpetual Futures have no expiration date, logically, they can be held indefinitely as long as the position does not get liquidated. In contrast, Expiry Futures contract has a fixed expiration date.Published on Mar 20, 2023Updated on Aug 11, 202671What is futures mode?
The futures mode is one of the transaction modes under a unified trading account. It is suitable for customers of spot, leverage, and futures transaction.1. Mode selection App: Tab twice Trade > Futures Web: Select Trade page > Futures > Settings > Account mode > Futures mode2. Tradable Services Spot, Leverage, Expiry Futures, Perpetual Futures, Options3. Usable margin Mode Isolated margin, Cross margin.4.Published on Mar 20, 2023Updated on Aug 11, 202647How do I use CeDeFi trading?
Due to limited support for AA contracts by the main launchpads within the BNB Chain ecosystem, the platform has decided to temporarily suspend support for the BNB Chain to avoid potential risks for users.After purchasing primary-market dividend tokens on the exchange DEX, can they be held and earn dividends the same way as in a wallet?Published on Sep 24, 2025Updated on Aug 26, 20268USD-margined futures FAQ
We're introducing all-new USD-margined futures, while allowing users to select their preferred settlement currency. All trading liquidity is consolidated into USD unified order book for a seamless trading experience. USD-margined futures are expressed as XXX/USD UM.What settlement currencies are supported? Supported settlement currencies: USDC, and USDG.How do I change the settlement currency?Published on Oct 13, 2025Updated on Aug 26, 202628Futures grid bot FAQ
You can use the steps above to manually calculate the total trading fees for your futures grid bot.19. Why did my futures grid profit withdrawal fail?Published on Oct 3, 2025Updated on Sep 14, 202620Expiry futures (App/Web)
OKX Expiry futures are contract products settled in digital assets. Users can choose Long (Buy) or Short (Sell) to profit from the rise or fall in digital asset prices. Expiry futures have fixed settlement periods. The expiration date of an expiry futures can be referenced in the contract name, such as BTCUSD-26SEP25, which means the contract expires on September 26, 2025.App1. Fund transfer OKX expiry futures are divided into crypto-margined futures and USDT-margined futures.Published on Mar 20, 2023Updated on Aug 26, 202611What are crypto-margined (CM) futures and USDT-margined (UM) futures? What are the differences?
OKX futures contracts are categorized based on the margin currency. They include Crypto-margined futures, USDT-margined futures, and USDC-margined futures. Crypto-margined (CM) futures are quoted in USD. The underlying cryptocurrency (such as BTC or ETH) is used as both the collateral asset and the settlement currency for calculating profits and losses. USDT-margined (UM) futures are quoted in USDT.Published on Mar 20, 2023Updated on Aug 26, 2026209USD-margined futures contracts FAQ
We're introducing all-new USD-margined futures, while allowing users to select their preferred settlement currency. All trading liquidity is consolidated into USD unified order book for a seamless trading experience. USD-margined futures are expressed as XXX/USD UM.What settlement currencies are supported? Supported settlement currencies: USD, USDC, and USDG.How do I change the settlement currency?Published on Oct 13, 2025Updated on Sep 2, 20268What limits are there for futures copy trading?
Copy trader limit: up to 50 copy traders for futures/spot lead trading; no limit for bots lead trading.Published on Oct 31, 2023Updated on Aug 26, 2026263Perpetual Futures Funding Fee FAQ
When the funding rate is 0.00%, no funding fee is settled between either party.What is perpetual futures funding fee? The perpetual futures funding fee is a trading fee mechanism designed to ensure that the contract’s mark price remains aligned with the spot index price of the underlying asset. Perpetual futures are a special type of contract that allows users to hold positions without expiration.Published on Sep 28, 2023Updated on Aug 26, 2026217How are futures trading fees calculated on OKX?
After a sub-account is created, it will inherit the main account’s fee tier after 24:00 (HKT) on the same day.30-day futures trading volume calculation You can download your trading history to view your futures trading volume. Futures trading volume is calculated in USD.Published on Mar 20, 2023Updated on Aug 26, 2026345How is the settlement price determined for expiring futures?
Weekly futures settle at 16:00 (UTC+8) every Friday.Published on Mar 20, 2023Updated on Aug 11, 202612Differences between spot, futures and smart copy trading
Supported products Spot trading Futures trading (perpetuals, etc.)Published on Mar 3, 2026Updated on Aug 11, 202648How do I trade perpetual futures on OKX?
What's perpetual futures? Perpetual futures, like expiry futures and options, are derivatives that track the price of an underlying asset. While perpetual futures work like expiry futures, they don’t have expiry dates, which means buyers and sellers can hypothetically keep their positions open perpetually — as long as their account holds enough margin to cover them. The mechanism of price convergence is another key difference between perpetual futures and expiry futures contracts.Published on Mar 25, 2024Updated on Sep 3, 2026141