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Derivatives (31)

Understand crypto derivatives and their impact on the market.
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What is the appropriateness assessment for Expiry-Perps? - EEA

Before you can access Derivatives on OKX, we are required by regulation to carry out an appropriateness assessment. This is a short set of questions a
Jun 2, 2026
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BTC and ETH USDSⓈ-M Options are now live on OKX
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USDSⓈ-M Options: Trade Linear BTC and ETH

We're launching USDSⓈ-Margined Options on BTC and ETH as part of our regulated derivatives offering in UAE and Australia*. Margin, premium, P&L, and s
May 19, 2026
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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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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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Derivatives
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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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