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Forced Liquidation FAQ
In this case, the system will trigger forced liquidation. You are advised to closely monitor changes in the margin ratio. For information on how to calculate the maintenance margin ratio, please refer to: What is margin in futures trading? 3. What is the process of forced liquidation? Forced liquidation is not a single action. It generally involves the following stages: order cancellation, position reduction, and forced liquidation.Published on Jul 4, 2025Updated on May 13, 20267What's auto-deleveraging (ADL) and when can it happen to me?
It's designed to help maintain market stability and manage system-level risk when normal liquidation processes aren't sufficient.When can ADL happen to me? ADL may occur in situations such as: extreme volatility rapid price gaps stressed liquidity conditions liquidations that cannot be fully absorbed through normal processesWhat does this mean for me as a trader? If ADL is triggered, some positions may be reduced or closed according to platform risk rules and priority methodology.Published on Apr 9, 2026Updated on Apr 20, 2026How do I apply for the OKX Market Forced Royalty Contract?
Before applying for the OKX Market Forced Royalty Contract, make sure you have: Deploys or upgrades the NFT contract Whitelists the OKX market contract Set up royalty information by connecting your contract administrator wallet to the collection page, and selecting Make collection offer to set the royalty receiving address and collection rate.Published on Jun 18, 2024Updated on Jan 27, 202634How do I set a price alert?
By setting up alerts, you establish a proactive defense mechanism, ensuring you're promptly notified whenever price action aligns with your price levels of interest. How can I set a price alert? You can set a price alert and be informed when the price reaches the key price points. Navigate through the process by following these steps: On the App: 1. Tap Trade > Select the trading type at the top 2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner > Alerts > Add alert 3.Published on Apr 30, 2024Updated on Apr 15, 2026261World Cup VIP Exclusive Gift Set FAQ
Riding the excitement of the World Cup, OKX is rewarding our VIP users with an exclusive gift set. The gift set contains an OKX limited-edition Mini Soccer ball, football jersey with personalized name and number on the back, among other items.How can I get the World Cup VIP Exclusive Gift Set? A snapshot will be taken on March 25, 2026, at 10:00 (UTC+8). Users who are VIPs at the time of the snapshot will be eligible to receive a World Cup VIP Exclusive gift set.Published on Dec 19, 2025Updated on Apr 24, 2026320How do I navigate to and customize notification settings?
You can manage all your OKX notifications—such as system updates, security alerts, and promotional messages—directly through the Notification Settings. This lets you choose which types of notifications you want to receive and whether you prefer push, web, or email delivery. Currently, notification settings can only be customized on the app. If you’re looking to set up specific price alerts instead, check out our guide here.Published on Oct 8, 2025Updated on Nov 6, 202518How do I set up indicators on the chart?
Use indicators in combination with our backtesting tools to evaluate your strategies on historical data.How do I customize my chart settings? Select the Settings icon in the chart toolbar to open the settings panel. It has four tabs: OKX trading chart settings Symbol — controls candle appearance. Toggle the body, borders, and wicks on/off and set bullish and bearish colors.Published on Nov 30, 2024Updated on Apr 20, 202615Why didn't the TP/SL execute at the set price?
By default, take profit and stop loss orders are set as market orders. You may also choose to set them as limit orders. To increase the likelihood of a limit order being filled, it is recommended to set the limit buy price above the trigger price by a certain distance, and the limit sell price below the trigger price by a certain distance. For example: For the ETHUSDT perpetual futures, a long position with an average entry price of 3,204.6 sets a stop loss trigger price (Last Price) at 3,200.Published on Nov 13, 2024Updated on Apr 20, 202611How do I set up a liquidation alert?
A liquidation alert occurs when your account's equity falls below the required margin level set by the trading platform. This requires you to deposit additional funds to maintain your open positions or risk liquidation.Why should I set up a liquidation alert? Setting up a liquidation alert helps you manage your risk by notifying you when your margin level drops to or below 300%.Published on Aug 2, 2024Updated on Apr 3, 202625How do I manage my P2P settings?
You can manage your P2P trading settings on the website or in the OKX app (only in Pro mode). Your P2P profile shows your info, reviews, security settings, payment methods, and merchants you follow or block. To find P2P settings, follow these steps: Web: select Buy crypto from the navigation menu > P2P trading > My profile App, Pro mode: open menu and select Buy crypto > P2P trading > ProfileHow do I add or delete payment methods?Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on Mar 17, 20262,533How do I set a Scaled order for Futures trading?
For example, 10 sub-orders mean your order will be executed at 10 different prices You may have options to set additional conditions such as time-in-force (for example, Good Till Cancelled, Immediate or Cancel), so set the conditions first Enter the total amount of cryptocurrency you'd like to trade and select Equal to configure the amount distribution Note: if you select Equal, every order will be executed at the same amount.Published on Jun 3, 2024Updated on Apr 20, 202633How do I set up the commonly used transaction features?
Properly configuring your trading settings helps you manage positions and control risks more efficiently. Below are the commonly used trading features and how to set them up.Trading settings To access trading settings: Open OKX app and select Trade. Select Spot, Futures, or Trading Bots to enter the trading page.Published on Jul 30, 2025Updated on May 22, 202626How do I set up TP/SL with the Order line?
Using the order line to set Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) orders offers you the ability to visually manage your orders and adjust the TP/SL levels directly on the chart, enhancing precision and efficiency. The order line feature on our platform is a powerful tool as it helps you in making informed adjustments and better managing trades. Set up your TP/SL orders with the Order line as below: Open the chart for the selected trading pair, and hover your mouse over the chart.Published on Jun 21, 2024Updated on Dec 3, 2025175How do I set a price alert for P2P trading? (app)
and will have to be set again This is available on both iOS and AndroidPublished on Sep 1, 2023Updated on Mar 24, 202614,673What's Futures DCA bot and how do I maximize my efficiency with automated crypto trading through it?
If the maintenance margin ratio of a position falls to 100% or below, a forced liquidation will be triggered.13. Will the liquidation of a futures DCA (Martingale) bot affect other positions? No. A forced liquidation only affects positions created by that specific bot. It won’t impact other positions or assets in your trading account.Published on Apr 3, 2024Updated on Jan 28, 202681