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Introduction to delta neutral strategy
BTC delta is 100 USD, ETH delta is -150 USD, and SOL delta is 200 USD. 2. Before adjustment, account's delta (USD) is = sum of BTC, ETH & SOL delta = 100 + Abs (-150) + 200 = 450 USD 3. As BTC and SOL have a net long delta, they will be adjusted. ETH has a net short delta and will be calculated normally. 4. After adjustment, account's delta (USD) is = adjusted BTC & SOL delta + ETH delta = Max [0, (100 + 200 – 500)] + Abs (-150) = 150 USD 5.Published on Oct 28, 2025Updated on Sep 1, 2026Product documentationExplanation for Greeks Delta and Gamma
The range of PA delta value BS delta of a call option has a range between 0 and 1, while the BS delta of a put option has a range between -1 and 0. PA delta has a different range instead. We can get the PA deltas of a put option and call option with the formula below: PA Delta = BS Delta - Options Mark Price (in BTC) Based on the formula, we can get the range of a PA delta with BS delta and the option mark price.Published on Feb 12, 2020Updated on Aug 5, 2026Product documentationForced liquidation FAQ
Why was my position force-liquidated? When the risk of your position exceeds the range allowed by the platform, the system will automatically take over and close your position. This process is called forced liquidation (commonly known as being "blown out"). This guide explains the trigger conditions, the execution process and the fees for forced liquidation, as well as how to check and reduce your risk in advance.Published on Sep 3, 2026Updated on Sep 3, 2026FAQ2OKX will introduce delta neutral strategy
Correspondingly, you will be subject to delta risk control restrictions unique to delta neutral strategy, and certain functions are restricted. You can set delta neutral strategy for your main account or each of your sub-account accordingly. For details of product features and restrictions, refer to the delta neutral strategy introduction. Note: Delta neutral strategy is only available to VIP users.Published on Oct 28, 2025Updated on Aug 5, 2026AnnouncementsUpdates to VIP Loan and Credit Line Risk Unit Terms and Conditions
Otherwise, Stage 2 (Forced liquidation) will proceed.Published on May 7, 2026Updated on Aug 5, 2026AnnouncementsRegarding the Forced Liquidation Incident on Jul 31, 2018
In order to prevent socialized clawbacks from occurring, we have been working really hard to optimize our risk management system, such as launching price limit rules, early forced liquidation system, forced liquidation order price adjustment and more. There have been malicious rumors accusing us of manipulating the forced liquidation system. We hereby would like to point out the fact that, most of the similar price movements in the market are caused by forced liquidation orders.Published on Aug 3, 2018Updated on Aug 5, 2026AnnouncementsIntroduction to the Forced Repayment and Auto Crypto Conversion Mechanisms (EEA)
In using OKX’s services, you agree that you may be subject to the Forced Repayment Mechanism in the aforesaid or analogous situations. It is described in further detail below.How does the Forced Repayment Mechanism ("FRP") and Auto-Crypto Conversion work?Platform Based FRP OKX imposes a dynamic Platform borrowing limit for each cryptocurrency.Published on Dec 8, 2025Updated on Aug 19, 2026Product documentationPortfolio margin mode: cross-margin trading (Risk Unit Merge)
When the liability of the currency exceeds the interest-free limit, a forced repayment (FRP) will be triggered. The system will automatically use available equity of other currencies in the account to cover the potential borrowing and make it stay within the interest-free limit. FRP will be executed by selling the positive assets for USDT and repaying the potential borrowing with USDT. For details on the FRP rules, refer to forced repayment mechanism.Published on Dec 3, 2024Updated on Aug 5, 2026Product documentationWhat's the risk and runtime for Smart Picks?
(Delta = 1) Aggressive (Higher Risk): strategies, such as Futures Copy Trading, which carry higher risks (Delta > 1) Smart Picks simplifies choosing a strategy by offering clear insights into the risk and performance of each option.What is Delta? In trading, Delta refers to how much of your investment is exposed to changes in the market price of an asset.Published on Sep 26, 2024Updated on Sep 4, 2026FAQ288OKX will update margin calculation rules for the portfolio margin mode
For example, to determine the USDT-USD hedging volume: If USDT cash delta and USD cash delta are both positive or negative (or at least one equals to zero), then the USDT-USD hedging volume = 0. Otherwise, USDT-USD hedging volume = Min {Abs(USDT cash delta), abs(USD cash delta)}. Step 3: Calculate MR9 based on tiers.Published on Nov 25, 2024Updated on Aug 5, 2026AnnouncementsOKX to adjust main account borrowing limits of USDT
For the delta neutral strategy, please refer to the Introduction to delta neutral strategy. Risk Notice: If your orders fail due to insufficient borrowing limit, repay your borrowing before placing orders. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope these updates will improve your overall trading experience. OKX team 27 May, 2026 Disclaimer This document is provided for informational purposes only.Published on May 27, 2026Updated on Aug 5, 2026AnnouncementsOKX to adjust the main account borrowing limits of USDT
Only VIP users can use delta neutral strategy.Published on Nov 12, 2025Updated on Aug 5, 2026AnnouncementsMulti-currency margin mode vs. Portfolio margin mode
Additionally, the delta position from spot assets can be included in the corresponding risk units For example, BTC spot assets in an account can be included in a BTC-USD or BTC-USDT risk unit for delta risk offsetting.Example of multi-currency margin mode vs. portfolio margin mode Note: Values are simulated using the position builder on 6th Feb 2025 Large delta neutral positions (favorable when in portfolio margin mode) Assets 10 BTC Positions BTCUSD-14Feb25 Futures: -35,000 contracts BTCUSDT PerpsPublished on Apr 13, 2023Updated on Aug 14, 2026Product documentationOKX will further adjust portfolio margin parameters
10,000 - 70,000] 2 3 (70,000 - 170,000] 4 4 (170,000 - 300,000] 6 5 (300,000 - 470,000] 8 6 (470,000 - 700,000] 10 7 (700,000 - +∞) 12 Latest adjustments BTC and ETH Tier Range of the raw minimum charge in USD Multiplier 1 [0 - 250,000] 1 2 (250,000 - 500,000] 2 3 (500,000 - 1,000,000] 4 4 (1,000,000 - 2,000,000] 6 5 (2,000,000 - 3,000,000] 8 6 (3,000,000 - 4,000,000] 10 7 (4,000,000+] 12 MR9: stablecoin depegging risk Before adjustments: USDT-USD index = USDT dollar price Cross-currency hedging deltaPublished on Jan 2, 2025Updated on Aug 5, 2026AnnouncementsMax Transfer Amount with Option Value
Discount based on BS Delta: a separate discount coefficient between 0 and 1 is applied to value of each OTM option. The smaller the absolute value of an option's BS Delta, the smaller the coefficient value is. The coefficient is set to 0 for deep OTM options, i.e. deep OTM options can not be used as collateral for borrowing at all. Upper limit: in each PM account, the sum of values of all long options after adjustments a & b above is further capped at a pre-defined upper limit level.Published on Aug 9, 2023Updated on Aug 5, 2026Product documentation