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What's Private Copy Trading?
Head to My lead trades > Settings and switch on the Private mode toggle Select the Private mode option Select Confirm from the pop-up menu Proceed to turn on private mode After enabling private mode, you can create unique invitation links for your copy tradersHow do I invite copy traders?Published on 29 Aug 2023Updated on 4 Mar 20261,740What are the public and private markets in P2P trading?
Private Market: Audience control: Private ads are only visible to users of your choice and those who share your QR or link, allowing you more control over your ads's audience - an advantage for those who prefer dealing with a select group of users they feel at ease with. Security and privacy: Reducing the audience for your ad helps safeguard against scammers. Private ads are the ideal choice if you prefer to maintain discretion in your transactions.Published on 11 Aug 2023Updated on 14 Feb 2026288What onboarding information is required for a privately owned company?
What's a privately owned company? Private companies are privately owned entities that are not financial institutions, not publicly traded and have less than 50% government ownership. These entities are involved in many kinds of industries, such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, real estate, and construction. To verify as a privately owned operating company, please follow the steps below and submit the required documents and information. Who are the key people for a privately owned company?Published on 13 Oct 2023Updated on 12 Feb 2026273What onboarding information is required for a privately owned financial institution?
What's a privately owned financial institution? Privately owned financial institutions are entities such as money services businesses (MSBs), money transmitters, broker-dealers, or banks. These entities are not publicly traded and have less than 50% government ownership.Who are the key persons for a privately owned financial institution?Published on 13 Oct 2023Updated on 27 Sept 2025119Travel Rule FAQ
How do I verify my private wallet under the Travel Rule? You can verify your private wallet address via Cryptographic Signature. You're required to connect your private wallet with OKX and conduct a signing to attest that you own the address.3. Why is my private wallet verification unsuccessful under the Travel Rule? Please ensure that the withdrawing address matches the address you are conducting the signature with.Published on 20 Jul 2023Updated on 5 Feb 2026798How do I safeguard my Web3 wallet from fraudsters?
Safeguard your private key: minimize internet-connected device usage for storing/transmitting private keys on hardware. Avoid taking screenshots or photos of private keys/Mnemonic phrases. Be wary of unknown sources: avoid importing private keys into unknown websites or using wallets from unfamiliar sources. Promptly check for malware or viruses if abnormalities are detected. Store your data offline: keep sensitive information like private keys, passwords, and mnemonic phrases confidential.Published on 13 Dec 2023Updated on 27 Jan 2026962Which types of institutions are supported by OKX?
Privately owned financial Institution Privately owned company Fund Family office (private investment vehicle) Non-profit organization Trust Government-owned enterprise Publicly traded company If you're wondering about your type of institution, learn more about it here.Published on 29 Jan 2025Updated on 27 Sept 202539Block trading basics
A block trade is a large, privately negotiated securities transaction. They are common among institutional investors, hedge funds and high-net-worth individuals deploying significant capital. When executing large orders on exchanges, traders risk impacting the market and causing price slippage. Alternatively, via private negotiations, they can predetermine a settlement price by requesting-for-quote from a market maker.What is an RFQ?Published on 29 Jun 2022Updated on 6 Mar 202616What can help prevent P2P crypto scams and protect my assets?
Avoid meetups in private spaces like an individual's home and validate the shop address of the merchant before the meeting. Do validate that the cash received is legitimate and the amount accurate before releasing any crypto assets. During meetups, always bring someone you trust and never go alone when conducting offline transactions.6.Published on 2 Sept 2023Updated on 12 Feb 20261,459What should I do if I mistakenly withdraw crypto via the wrong network?
Recovery requires access to the private key or seed phrase of the original address. If your withdrawal was sent to an exchange platform, please contact the exchange’s support team for assistance.Retrieve it via Web3 walletApp 1. Import your third-party wallet into OKX Web3 wallet via seed phrase or private key. Learn more on how to import the wallet on OKX Go to Wallet and select I already have one 2.Published on 17 Mar 2023Updated on 26 Jan 20265,413How do I unlock my deposit when the Travel Rule additional verification is required?
wallet You can select this option if your deposit is from a private wallet.Published on 29 Apr 2024Updated on 18 Feb 2026190What onboarding information is required for a fund?
Funds are collective investment vehicles established by pooling money from investors, such as hedge funds, pension funds, mutual funds, and private investment funds.Who are the key persons for a fund?Published on 13 Oct 2023Updated on 12 Feb 2026108How do I verify my wallet address?
Fill out the information according to travel rule requirementsPrivate Wallets For private wallets, we currently provide 2 options to verify your wallet, Digital Signature and Satoshi Test. The default verification method is Digital signature. If you'd like to change your verification method, please select Switch verification method.Published on 24 Jun 2025Updated on 17 Nov 20253How can you protect yourself from a phishing attack?
For account security information and verification protection methods, for example, the account login name and password shouldn't be consistent with other websites as the private key and mnemonic words should be kept privately. If you detect any suspicious activity on your account, you may reach out to our Support team or here. OKX will not ask for your SMS/email/GA verification code in any way.Published on 17 Aug 2023Updated on 3 Mar 20263,667What's Satoshi test and how do I complete it?
To meet these requirements and comply with the Travel Rule, we'll be introducing the Satoshi test, a robust method to verify control over private wallet addresses. For more information on Travel Rule, visit here.What's Satoshi test? The Satoshi test is a verification process on our platform that involves sending a random amount of cryptocurrency—typically worth 5 USDC—to a target address within a 180-minute window to confirm control.Published on 28 May 2024Updated on 17 Feb 202659