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Auto-Deleveraging: what it is and how it affects your positions
Leverage PnL%. for profitable positions = Position's unrealized PnL% / account-level maintenance margin ratio Leverage PnL%. for loss-making positions = Position's unrealized PnL% * account-level maintenance margin ratio Unrealized PnL% of long position: (Mark price − Average Entry price) / Average Entry price Unrealized PnL% of short position: (Average Entry price − Mark price) / Average Entry price In normal circumstances, deleveraged positions are forcibly closed at the mark price at the timePublished on 16 Dec 2020Updated on 12 Feb 2026Product documentationInterest Calculation
However, in the multi-currency and portfolio margin account cross position , the unrealized loss generated by the derivatives positions will enjoy an interest-free limit, and if the liabilities caused by the unrealized loss amount of the derivatives positions is within the interest-free, no interest will be accrued. 2.Published on 16 Dec 2020Updated on 6 Nov 2025Product documentationCalculation of option's profit and loss
Options value Options value = total positions * mark price * contact multiplier * contract value P&L Unrealized profit or loss of current position P&L = (mark price - avg. open price) * total positions * contract multiplier * contract value P&L ratio P&L of long positions = (mark price – avg. open price) / avg. open price P&L of short positions = (avg. open price - mark price) / avg. open price Initial margin The initial margin for long positions is 0.Published on 20 June 2022Updated on 1 Apr 2025Product documentationBorrowing and repaying in multi-currency and portfolio margin account modes
Unrealized losses in expiry and perpetual futures trading If mark price changes and losses are incurred in expiry or perpetual futures positions, making equity less than zero, potential borrowing will occur. Assume your account has 10,000 USDC and holds a BTC-USDT perpetual futures position. If the unrealized loss for the position is –100 USDT, your USDT equity will be –100 USDT. Potential borrowing of 100 USDT will be incurred.Published on 4 Apr 2025Updated on 30 Jan 2026Product documentationWhat is Proof of Reserves (PoR) user snapshot data?
When you combine the PoR snapshot of both ETH and USDT, it will be equivalent to the Unrealized Profit and Loss (UPL) of the margin position.Advanced verification method - trading equity valueWhich account mode supports margin positions?Published on 20 Jan 2023Updated on 3 Apr 2026FAQ494Calculation of contract‘s profit and loss
. = total positions – positions of pending close orders P&L Unrealized profit or loss of current position (1) Coin-margined futures/perpetual swap P&L of long positions = face value * |number of contracts|* multiplier * (1 / avg. open price – 1 / mark price) P&L of short positions = face value * |number of contracts| * multiplier * (1 / mark price – 1 / avg. open price) (2) USDT-margined futures/perpetual swapP&L of long positions = face value * |number of contracts| * multiplier * (mark price –Published on 20 June 2022Updated on 1 Apr 2025Product documentationUnderstanding OKX's Security Fund
Its sole function is to serve as a financial buffer and a safety net specifically designed to mitigate counterparty risk arising from leveraged derivatives and futures trading.Some other cryptocurrency exchanges may have a similar system in place, typically called an "Insurance Fund".Published on 25 Mar 2026Updated on 3 Apr 2026FAQ1Announcing OKX’s “Chain Split Token” Scheme
Futures accounts will be issued tokens based on the account equity (Account equity = Margin Amount + Realized Profit and Loss + Unrealized Profit and Loss). 5. OKX will not support forks that do not distribute tokens proportionately to existing BTC holders. OKX’s cold wallet is secured by layers of protection that prevents frequent transfers. If you wish to receive such forked token, please withdraw your BTC to another platform.Published on 11 Dec 2017Updated on 17 Nov 2025AnnouncementsIntroduction to the Forced Repayment and Auto Crypto Conversion Mechanisms
Auto-crypto conversion for users having a negative balance in a cryptocurrency (in multi-currency or portfolio margin account modes where a cross-margin position causes unrealized loss) (“User Based FRP”): When you have an unrealized loss in a futures position, and if auto-borrow mode is disabled, you are deemed to have a "negative balance" for the relevant cryptocurrency, even if you have other types of cryptocurrency in your account.Published on 16 Dec 2020Updated on 27 Nov 2025Product documentationOKX Policy Of Segwit2x HardFork
With regards of BTC Futures, the amount of BT2 distributed to contract holders would be determined by the snapshotted equity balance in BTC (Equity Balance = Margin + Realized PnL + Unrealized PnL). Please be also noted that there would be NO BT2 in Futures account. All deemed BT2 for contract holders would deposit to Users’ spot account in OKX. OKX would also consider to launch BT2 Futures subjected to market situation. Friendly reminder: 1. Digital asset is a high-risk investment instrument.Published on 16 Oct 2017Updated on 17 Nov 2025AnnouncementsAnnouncement on supporting SBTC trade
For contract account - snapshot will be taken at the block number 498888 and we will issue SBTC according to the snapshotted equity BTC balance (BTC equity balance = Margins + Realized PnL + Unrealized PnL). 9. For the C2C account – we will take a snapshot at block number 498888 and calculates based on the number of available BTCs in the account, and issues an equal amount of SBTCs to you after the fork is deemed to be successful. Once again, we would like to remind you that: 1.Published on 7 Dec 2017Updated on 17 Nov 2025AnnouncementsOKX Wallet announcement for inscription asset pricing upgrade
Following this update, the valuation and asset data for certain inscription-type tokens will become more precise and reliable. Rest assured, this upgrade will not affect your assets as they are securely stored on blockchain. OKX Wallet will continue to provide you with high-quality products and services! OKX Wallet team September 2, 2025Published on 2 Sept 2025Updated on 12 Sept 2025AnnouncementsOKX Policy on BTG Hardfork
(HKT), deemed balance of OKX’s spot account would be determined by the snapshotted quantity of BTC, while the deemed balance of OKX’s futures account would be determined by the snapshotted equity BTC balance (BTC equity balance = Margins + Unrealized PnL+ Realized PnL). Any BTC deposit made after the snapshot will not be counted. 2.Published on 23 Oct 2017Updated on 17 Nov 2025AnnouncementsOKX Mining Pool Announcement on Delisting DCR
Thank you for your support and understanding, OKX mining pool will continue to provide you with reliable mining services.Published on 28 Aug 2023Updated on 17 Nov 2025AnnouncementsOKX Wallet's announcement on pausing the Telegram Mini wallet service
You can download OKX Wallet at: OKX Wallet App OKX Wallet extension OKX Wallet will continue to provide you with reliable and high-quality products and services! OKX Wallet team September 12, 2025Published on 12 Sept 2025Updated on 17 Nov 2025Announcements