To enhance your trading experience and improve capital flexibility, OKX will introduce a new feature allowing users to set preferred cryptocurrencies as collateral in multi-currency margin mode. This upgrade enables cross-margin risk sharing across selected assets, optimizing trading strategies. The feature launches globally on March 28, 2025, at 8:00 AM UTC.
Trading Eligibility After Setting a Crypto as Collateral
When a cryptocurrency is designated as collateral:
- Its USD-equivalent value (adjusted by the crypto’s discount rate) contributes to the cross-margin account’s adjusted equity.
The collateral asset supports:
- Spot and margin trading
- Futures and options trading (cross/isolated margin modes)
- All collateral cryptocurrencies share risk, providing margin coverage for positions within the cross-margin account.
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Trading Eligibility After Removing a Crypto as Collateral
Removing collateral status:
- Excludes the crypto from the account’s adjusted equity.
- Limits usage to spot trading only (no margin, futures, or options eligibility).
- Isolates risk: The asset no longer supports cross-margin positions or faces liquidation risk.
- Balances changes won’t impact the overall cross-margin account risk.
Strategic Tip: Use this to segregate high-risk assets from your core portfolio.
How to Adjust Collateral Crypto Settings
Default Settings
Users in multi-currency mode will have all eligible cryptos set as collateral by default.
Adjustment Methods
Access margin collateral settings via:
- Trading Screen → Asset tab → Setting adjustment icon.
- Trading Account Screen → Setting adjustment icon.
- Trading Screen → Tap the MM icon (top-right corner).
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Note: Changes affect your account’s risk-sharing structure. Review adjustments carefully.
FAQs
1. Which cryptocurrencies are eligible for collateral?
Eligibility depends on OKX’s asset list. Check the Set Margin Collateral page for updates.
2. Can I use collateral for isolated margin trading?
Yes, collateral assets support both cross and isolated margin modes.
3. How does removing collateral impact my account?
Removed cryptos become isolated, reducing exposure but also margin coverage.
4. Is there a fee for adjusting collateral settings?
No, adjustments are fee-free but require manual confirmation.
Risk Warning: Collateral settings directly influence account risk distribution. Align choices with your trading strategy.
We’re excited to empower your trading with this feature. Thank you for choosing OKX!
Last Updated: March 2025