Introduction to Futures Contracts

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Crypto-Margined Futures Contracts

OKX Crypto-Margined Futures are derivative products settled in cryptocurrencies like BTC or ETH. These contracts feature weekly, monthly, and quarterly expiries, enabling traders to profit from price movements by going long (buying) or short (selling).

Key Specifications of BTCUSD Contract:

ParameterDetail
Underlying IndexBTC/USD Index
Settlement CurrencyBTC
Contract Face Value100 USD
Contract Multiplier1
Minimum Price Increment0.1
Leverage0.01x–20x
Trading Hours24/7
Contract TypesWeekly, Monthly, Quarterly
Delivery Time4:00 PM HKT on expiration Friday

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USDT-Margined Futures Contracts

OKX USDT-Margined Futures are settled in USDT, with each contract representing a fixed crypto amount (e.g., 0.01 BTC per BTCUSDT contract). BTCUSDT offers weekly/monthly/quarterly expiries, while ETHUSDT supports only weekly/quarterly contracts.

Key Specifications of BTCUSDT Contract:

ParameterDetail
Underlying IndexBTC/USDT Index
Settlement CurrencyUSDT
Contract Face Value0.01 BTC
Minimum Price Increment0.1
Leverage0.01x–20x
Contract TypesWeekly, Monthly, Quarterly
Delivery Time4:00 PM UTC+8 on expiration Friday

Expiry Date Rules

ContractBTCUSDBTCUSDT/ETHUSDETHUSDT
Expiries7 dates6 dates4 dates
WeeklyFridays, 4:00 PM UTC+8Fridays, 4:00 PM UTC+8Fridays, 4:00 PM UTC+8
MonthlyLast Friday of monthLast Friday of monthN/A
QuarterlyQuarter-end FridayQuarter-end FridayQuarter-end Friday
Listing TimeWeekly Fridays, 4:00 PM UTC+8Same as BTCUSDSame as BTCUSD

Key Features

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FAQ

Q: How is the delivery price calculated?
A: It’s the arithmetic mean of the USDT index price 1 hour before expiry.

Q: What’s the difference between buy/sell and open/close modes?
A: Buy/sell merges positions into one direction; open/close maintains separate long/short positions.

Q: Are there daily settlements?
A: Yes, at 4:00 PM UTC+8 for full-margin positions, adjusting entry prices without fees.

Q: What leverage is available?
A: 0.01x–20x, with higher tiers requiring more maintenance margin.


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