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OKX Sub-Affiliate link rules
If a sub-affiliate link fails the assessment, no one under that link will earn commission. If the sub-affiliate cancels their sub-affiliate status, the invitees and affiliates under that link will never earn commission again.Published on Sep 28, 2023Updated on May 29, 2026675Copy trading FAQ
After they reach this number, copy traders can't copy any more positions that the lead trader opens.16. What factors could cause a lead trade to fail in copy trading?Published on Sep 15, 2023Updated on Jun 2, 20261What's OKX Affiliate Program?
If a sub-affiliate is cancelled, only the sub-affiliate whose status is revoked will be notified, except when that sub-affiliate has their own sub-affiliates, who will also be cancelled and notified.Published on Sep 27, 2023Updated on May 29, 20263,296How do I prevent self-trade and improve my API trading efficiency and protection?
Traders with multiple sub-accounts: for traders managing multiple sub-accounts, the Self-Trade Prevention feature provides a robust solution. You can define your own unique Self-Trade Prevention's ID for each sub-account, giving you full control over preventing inadvertent self-trades within each sub-account. This empowers you to execute diverse trading strategies across various sub-accounts with confidence, as the ID can be customized according to your specific needs.Published on Jun 11, 2024Updated on May 29, 202611Subaccounts, Account Mode, and API Connections FAQ
The Account field on the API key creation page is a dropdown that only becomes active when your OKX account has sub-accounts linked to it. If you're on a main account with no sub-accounts, the field is pre-set to Main account and locked — this is expected behaviour, not an error. Leave the field as it is and continue completing the rest of the form (API key name, Permissions, and Passphrase).Published on Mar 2, 2026Updated on May 29, 2026Affiliate FAQ
As an upper-level affiliate, can I upgrade a user to a sub-affiliate? You can't upgrade a user to your sub-affiliate in the following scenarios: You've reached the tier limit and cannot add sub-affiliates. In this case, contact the business development manager for assistance. The user hasn't completed identity verification. The user is located in a country or region excluded from the affiliate program. Due to other compliance issues, the user can't be upgraded to a sub-affiliate.2.Published on Dec 4, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026728How do I use the SKDJ indicator?
like smoothing periods Note: use landscape mode for a more detailed chart view and easier indicator management.On the web Navigate to the Trade section and select Basic or Advanced mode Choose your desired trading pair and locate the chart panel Select the Indicators option (bar chart icon) on the top toolbar of the chart Select Indicators from the option menu Select Sub-chart indicators and under basic indicators select SKDJ Select Sub-chart indicators (basic) category and select SKDJ The K andPublished on Jun 22, 2025Updated on May 29, 20267Why should I choose OKX affiliate program?
Partner with sub-affiliates: build and manage your own team, and work together with sub-affiliates to expand your reach. Real-time performance tracking: we also provide real-time tracking and reporting, so you can see how your referrals are performing.Published on Apr 19, 2024Updated on May 29, 202618How do I make a withdrawal? (app)
How do I withdraw crypto from a sub-account? If your assets are in a sub-account, you need to transfer the assets from the sub-account to the main account before you can withdraw them. For more details, please refer to How do I transfer/deposit crypto with my sub-accounts?Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on May 29, 20266,021What's demo trading and how do I use it?
Our demo trading feature allows you to simulate a range of trading types, including spot, margin, futures and options trading.Can I create sub-accounts in demo trading? No. Demo trading doesn't support creating or managing sub-accounts. The demo environment is designed for practicing trades with virtual funds only. Sub-account features are available in live accounts, but not in demo mode.What's spot trading in the demo mode?Published on Dec 12, 2023Updated on May 29, 20261,011How do I use OKX Wallet Trader Mode for DCA strategy trading?
The strategy waits for the next interval and carries on — your overall strategy won't be disrupted.After pausing a DCA strategy, will the sub-orders currently in progress also stop? Pausing a DCA strategy takes effect immediately and prevents new sub-orders from being triggered in subsequent cycles. Any sub-orders that have already entered the transaction flow will run through to their final state (Completed or Failed).Published on May 14, 2026Updated on May 29, 20263How do I use the Taker buy/sell volume indicator?
When trading futures, head over to the Indicators option on the top menu above the chart and select it Select the Indicators option to load the indicator settings page Indicator settings pop-up page will appear, select sub-chart indicators option on the top menu Check the box of the trading data indicators for the Taker buy/sell volume Select Taker B/S indicator and set your preference on the details before proceeding Learn more on how you can explore the chart trading layout here.Published on May 16, 2024Updated on May 29, 202629How do I use the Account long/short ratio indicator?
When trading futures, head over to the Indicators option on the top menu above the chart and select it Select the Indicators option to load the indicator settings page Indicator settings pop-up page will appear, select sub-chart indicators option on the top menu Check the box of the trading data indicators for the Account long/short ratio Select Acc. L/S indicator and set your preference on the details before proceeding For App: select Trade > Spot > Chart (logo) > Indicators > Top Acc.Published on May 16, 2024Updated on May 29, 202620How can I do spot trading with the Jupyter Notebook?
Open API to create API keys Create API keys for the different master/sub accounts you might have Select Create API key Select Trade in the Permissions to trade with the API key Select Trade in Permissions Now you have access to your API key, your Secret key, and your passphrase. Keep them in a safe place! Instantiate python variables to save your API details in the notebook for later usage 1 api_key = "xxxxx" 2 secret_key = "xxxxx" 3 passphrase = "xxxxxx"4. How can I import OKX modules?Published on Sep 29, 2023Updated on May 29, 2026562How do I use the Open interest indicator?
When trading futures, head over to the Indicators option on the top menu above the chart and select it Select the Indicators option to load the indicator settings page Indicator settings pop-up page will appear, select sub-chart indicators option on the top menu Check the box of the trading data indicators for the OI Select Open interest (OI) indicator and set your preference on the details before proceeding Learn more on how you can explore the chart trading layout here.Published on May 15, 2024Updated on May 29, 202621