Key Changes to Perpetual Contract Tiers
OKX will implement adjustments to select perpetual contract tier rules on June 13, 2025 (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM UTC+8) to enhance market liquidity and mitigate risks. Below are the modified parameters:
Summary of Adjustments
| Contract | Tier | Before Adjustment | After Adjustment | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Contracts | Maintenance Margin | Initial Margin | Max Leverage | Max Contracts | Maintenance Margin | Initial Margin | Max Leverage |
👉 View all updated contract tiers
Detailed Adjustments by Contract Pair
AUSDT Perpetual Contract
Tier 1:
- Before: 1,000 contracts | 1.00% maintenance | 2.00% initial | 50x
- After: 1,000 contracts | 0.65% maintenance | 2.00% initial | 50x
Tier 2:
- Before: 2,000 contracts | 1.50% maintenance | 2.50% initial | 40x
- After: 2,000 contracts | 1.00% maintenance | 2.50% initial | 40x
(Additional tiers follow similar incremental adjustments)
ALCHUSDT Perpetual Contract
Tier 1:
- Before: 52,000 contracts | 2.00% maintenance | 5.00% initial | 20x
- After: 5,000 contracts | 2.00% maintenance | 5.00% initial | 20x
(Full details available in OKX’s official announcement)
Risk Management Advisory
Due to recent market volatility, maintenance margin rates may increase post-adjustment. Users are advised to:
- Reduce leverage via partial closing or hedging.
- Add collateral to avoid liquidation.
- Monitor positions through OKX’s Tier Calculator.
FAQs
Why is OKX adjusting contract tiers?
To improve liquidity and align with current market conditions, ensuring fairer pricing and reduced slippage.
How will this impact my open positions?
Your maintenance margin requirement may rise. Check your updated tier via OKX’s portfolio dashboard.
Can I opt out of these changes?
No—adjustments apply universally. Users must adapt strategies accordingly.
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Note: Adjustment times may vary slightly due to market conditions. Confirm implementation via OKX’s platform.
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