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What should I do if I deposit BTC less than minimum amount?
If the deposit amount is lower than the platform’s minimum deposit amount, the deposit won't be credited or refunded to the user. A notification regarding this update will appear as a pop-up on the crypto details page. Therefore, we recommend confirming the minimum deposit amount for the relevant token before making a deposit. For more details, please refer to: Why is there a minimum deposit amount for non-BTC? Where can I find the minimum deposit amount required for non-BTC?Published on Oct 15, 2024Updated on Feb 12, 202627Why is my withdrawal taking longer than usual?
To securely custody user assets, a portion of user assets is stored in cold wallets. We will perform cold-to-hot wallet asset transfers from time to time to manage the inventory. However, if assets in hot wallets are not sufficient to meet user withdrawal demands, an extra step is needed to transfer cold wallet assets to the hot wallet. This may cause delays of up to 24 hours to receive...Published on Feb 29, 2024Updated on Feb 12, 2026225Why is my accessible balance lower than my funds unavailable for withdrawal?
Your accessible balance and funds under the unavailable for withdrawal portion are calculated differently, which can result in the former being lower than the latter. The value of your accessible balance changes with the fluctuation of crypto value and trading activities. However, the value of your funds under the unavailable for withdrawal portion is a snapshot taken at the time of deposit. It does not change with the fluctuation of crypto value and trading activities.Published on May 13, 2024Updated on Apr 3, 2026364Understanding OKX's Security Fund
What Contributes to the Security Fund? The Security Fund is self-sustaining and is funded primarily by collecting profits generated during the liquidation process.When a leveraged position is liquidated: The liquidation engine takes over the position. If the position is closed out at a price better than the bankruptcy price, a surplus is generated. This excess margin or surplus profit is contributed directly to the Security Fund to grow the reserve.Published on Mar 25, 2026Updated on Apr 24, 20264What'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 Apr 6, 202664What 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 Nov 17, 20253Travel Rule FAQ
Read through the frequently asked questions to know better about what Travel Rule is in OKX.The purpose of the Travel Rule implementation at OKX The Travel Rule is an international standard established to combat money laundering and terrorist financing within virtual assets. It requires virtual asset service providers (VASPs) like OKX to disclose specific customer data for crypto asset transactions of more than a certain amount.Published on Jul 20, 2023Updated on Feb 5, 2026808What is trigger order?
Every trigger order includes a 5% protection threshold to prevent execution at a significantly worse price than expected: Buy orders: the order won't execute if the quoted price is more than 5% higher than your trigger price. Sell orders: the order won't execute if the quoted price is more than 5% lower than your trigger price.Published on May 8, 2026Updated on May 22, 2026What'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 Apr 1, 2026What'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 22, 202614What'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 22, 20262,163What 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 Apr 6, 20263,962What is sub-account?
Ensuring your asset is safe and you can enjoy a better VIP rate during the binding period.Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on May 22, 20261,854What's a limit order?
It will be based on the real-time market price and may be higher or lower than 53,000 USDC.Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on Apr 3, 2026179What's OKX Security Assistant?
Below are the best practices when it comes to handling risky situations: What the OKX Security Assistant displays when there's a riskSingle-item uninstall vs. one-click uninstall Single-item uninstall: suitable when there are only a few risk items and you want to confirm their sources one by one.Published on Jan 15, 2026Updated on Feb 13, 202657