Understanding Crypto Trading Instruments
Crypto trading offers diverse instruments catering to different investment strategies and risk appetites. Here's a breakdown of key options:
- Convert: Instantly exchange cryptocurrencies with no fees or slippage
- Spot Trading: Buy/sell digital assets at current market prices
- Futures: Trade leveraged contracts (perpetual or expiry dates)
- Options: Hedge positions or speculate using call/put options
- Pre-market Futures: Access upcoming listings before public trading
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Powerful Trading Tools for Modern Investors
Enhance your trading efficiency with these professional-grade solutions:
Automated Trading Bots
- Execute 24/7 strategies (grid, arbitrage, DCA)
- Backtest with historical data
Nitro Spreads
- Deep liquidity for futures pairs
- Tight bid-ask spreads
RFQ (Request-for-Quote) System
- Custom multi-leg strategies
- Institutional-grade block trading
Earning Opportunities Beyond Trading
Passive Income Solutions
- Simple Earn: Fixed/Flexible term staking
- On-chain Earn: DeFi protocol integrations
- Structured Products: Capital-protected yield instruments
Additional Services
- Crypto Loans: Borrow against digital assets
- Jumpstart: Early access to vetted projects
Institutional-Grade Offerings
For professional traders and organizations:
- Liquidity Marketplace: OTC trading network
- Managed Sub-Accounts: Multi-user portfolio management
- API Connectivity: <5ms latency execution
- Historical Data: OHLCV + order book archives
Security and Transparency
OKX prioritizes fund safety through:
- Multi-signature cold wallets
- Proof-of-Reserves verification
- Real-time audit reports
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the minimum investment for Simple Earn?
Most products start at $10 equivalent, with variable APYs based on asset and term.
How does futures funding work?
Perpetual contracts use 8-hour funding rate payments between longs/shorts to maintain price parity.
Are trading bots profitable?
Performance varies by market conditions. Backtesting is recommended before live deployment.
What institutions use OKX?
Hedge funds, market makers, and asset managers leverage our institutional solutions for crypto exposure.
How are assets insured?
We maintain 1:1 reserves and use SAFU (Secure Asset Fund for Users) as additional protection.