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Derivatives (14)

Understand crypto derivatives and their impact on the market.
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USD Margined Futures

Introducing USD-Margined Linear Futures on OKX Building a Unified, Capital-Efficient Futures Market for Institutions At OKX, we’re always looking for
Nov 7, 2025
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Trading
OKX
Derivatives

One Market. Zero Trade-Offs. Introducing the Unified USD Order Book.

Ever wondered why your USD trade didn’t tap into USDC/USDG liquidity—or why your stablecoin of choice limited your reach? We’ve fixed that. The OKX Un
Aug 1, 2025
Beginners
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Basis Trading Report
Derivatives
Institutional news
Trading

Download OKX Institutional Basis Trading Report

Unlock the secrets of Basis Trading We are pleased to present this inaugural Basis Trading report, which delves into the the trading ideas and insight
Apr 24, 2024
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Perpetuals
Research
Market Updates

Institutional top of mind | #11

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's
Apr 25, 2024
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Trading
Derivatives
Institutional news

Institutional top of mind | #13

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's
Apr 25, 2024
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Bitcoin
Institutional news
Derivatives

Institutional top of mind | #7

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's
Apr 25, 2024
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Trading tools
Trading basics
Strategies

The Smart Trader's Debrief #2: Underrated gem: The ETH/BTC Trading Bot

In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency trading, where Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) reign supreme, traders are constantly seeking new ways to maxim
Feb 13, 2025
Beginners
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Derivatives
Strategies

How to make gains from futures spread

A common futures trading strategy in the crypto scene that's quickly gaining popularity is the futures spread trading strategy. Also known as crypto s
May 29, 2024
Advanced
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Derivatives

Explained: why OKX created a diverse structured product system

Have you heard of OKX's Shark Fin ? It's a principal-protected product with extremely short terms (3 or 7 days). Under the current market conditions,
Feb 24, 2025
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Bitcoin
Trading tools
Derivatives

Bitcoin derivatives, explained: expiry futures, perpetual futures and options

Derivatives are tradable contracts that derive their value from an underlying asset. In the case of cryptocurrency derivatives, the underlying asset
Nov 5, 2025
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Derivatives

How to Start Trading Crypto Derivatives in the UAE with OKX

The Moment You've Been Waiting For OKX is proud to announce a major milestone: derivatives trading is now fully regulated and live in the UAE. For the
Jul 29, 2025
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OKX
Industry news
Derivatives

We've launched the first regional regulated retail derivatives pilot offering in the UAE

We're pleased to announce that we've launched our regulated retail derivatives products offering, making us the first global exchange to offer retail
Jul 28, 2025
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Bitcoin
Derivatives
OKX

API trading on OKX — Capabilities and benefits of API v5 upgrade

An overview of API trading and OKX’s latest API interface Typically, trading requires the use of an exchange platform for screening stocks or digital
Feb 26, 2025
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Trading basics
Derivatives
Trading guide

Forward contracts vs expiry futures: what are the differences?

Expiry futures are actively used within the crypto space and have become a tool in many trader's arsenal. Expiry futures are derivatives, meaning thei
Feb 26, 2025
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