The trading bonus is a powerful tool designed to enhance your trading experience by reducing costs and improving margin efficiency. Available to eligible traders, this feature can be used across multiple trading modes and products on supported platforms. Whether you're trading spot, futures, or options, understanding how to activate and use your trading bonus effectively can make a meaningful difference in your overall strategy.
This guide walks you through everything you need to know—from activation steps and usage rules to expiration policies and compliance requirements—so you can maximize the value of your trading bonus while staying within platform guidelines.
What Is a Trading Bonus?
A trading bonus is a non-withdrawable credit awarded to qualified users that can be used in Spot and Futures modes under Cross-USDT Margin, Cross-Perpetual, and Options (excluding simple options). Once activated, it functions as trading margin or offsets various transaction costs such as realized losses, trading fees, funding fees, and other charges.
Importantly, the trading bonus is consumed before your own funds during trading activities. While the bonus amount itself cannot be withdrawn, any profits generated using the bonus are fully withdrawable, giving you the opportunity to turn platform incentives into real gains.
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Eligibility Requirements
Before you can benefit from a trading bonus, certain conditions must be met:
- You must have completed identity verification.
- You must have received a valid trading bonus voucher.
- You must reside in a jurisdiction where derivative trading is permitted under local laws and regulations.
These criteria ensure compliance with global regulatory standards and help maintain the integrity of the trading ecosystem.
How Can You Use the Trading Bonus?
There are several ways to receive a trading bonus, typically through promotions, referral programs, or special campaigns. Once you’ve obtained a bonus voucher, follow these steps to access it:
Accessing Your Trading Bonus
- In the App: Go to Homepage > Menu > Rewards Center > Trading Bonus
- On the Web: Click More > Rewards Center > Trading Bonus
Once you're on the Rewards Center page, locate your available bonus vouchers.
Select your desired trading bonus voucher to proceed with activation.
Do You Need to Activate the Bonus?
Yes. All bonus vouchers listed in the Rewards Center must be manually activated before they can be used. After successful activation, a "Use" button will appear, and the funds will be automatically transferred to your trading account.
Tap the "Activate" button to enable your voucher.
Once activated, the "Use" button becomes active, confirming the funds are now available for trading.
Activation Conditions
Activation is only supported in Spot and Futures modes. If you're currently using another trading mode (such as isolated margin), you must switch to Spot and Futures mode before activating your bonus. Failure to do so will prevent activation.
Tracking Your Bonus Activity
After activation, all transactions related to your trading bonus are recorded for transparency.
Viewing Transaction History
To check the history of your activated bonus:
- In the App: Navigate to Assets > Trading Account > History
- On the Web: Go to My Assets > Order Center > Trading Account History
This log includes details such as activation time, usage records, and deductions for fees or losses.
Checking Your Bonus Balance
If you have multiple active vouchers, your displayed balance reflects the cumulative total:
Total Activated Trading Bonus – Used Portion
You can view your current balance in two ways:
- Go to Assets > Trading Account > USDT Equity
- Or visit the Trading Page > Asset > USDT Equity
You can also view your balance directly on the Assets page.
Monitor your equity in real time on the trading interface.
Scope of Trading Bonus Usage
The trading bonus serves multiple financial functions within supported environments:
- Acts as margin collateral in cross positions
- Offsets realized losses
- Covers trading fees and funding rates
- Pays for other transaction-related expenses
It is automatically prioritized over personal funds when settling costs. Below are the supported parameters:
- Account Mode: Spot and Futures Mode
- Position Mode: Cross Mode
- Eligible Products: Margin, Perpetual Futures, Options (excluding simple options)
Key Rules: Expiration & Reversion
Understanding expiration timelines is crucial to avoid losing benefits.
Voucher Activation Deadline
Each trading bonus voucher comes with an activation deadline. If not activated within this period, the voucher expires and cannot be recovered. No refunds or extensions are provided.
Bonus Usage Period
After activation, your bonus balance has a defined usage window. Any unused portion after this period will be reclaimed by the system.
Switching Account Modes
Exiting the Spot and Futures mode invalidates all unused, activated bonus balances. To preserve your bonus, remain in a compatible mode until full utilization.
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Terms & Conditions
To ensure fair use and regulatory compliance, please observe the following rules:
- The trading bonus cannot be transferred or withdrawn.
- Profits earned using the bonus can be withdrawn or transferred freely.
- Each voucher displays its activation and usage deadlines in the Rewards Center > My Rewards section. Users are responsible for monitoring these dates; OKX does not send expiration reminders.
- If you hold both a trading bonus and a commission discount card, the platform prioritizes using the bonus first. Fees covered by the bonus do not qualify for additional commission rebates.
- Due to regional regulations, the trading bonus may not be available in certain jurisdictions.
- OKX reserves the right to take appropriate action—including account restrictions—if suspicious behavior, abuse, or misuse of the trading bonus is detected. OKX maintains final interpretation rights over all terms of service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I withdraw my trading bonus directly?
No. The trading bonus itself is non-withdrawable. However, any profits generated while using the bonus can be withdrawn normally.
Does the trading bonus expire?
Yes. Each voucher has two expiration points: one for activation and another for usage after activation. Missing either deadline results in loss of the bonus.
What happens if I switch from Cross to Isolated Margin mode?
Switching out of Spot and Futures mode (e.g., to Isolated Margin) will cause any unused, activated bonus balance to become invalid immediately.
Can I use the bonus on all trading pairs?
The bonus applies only to eligible products: Margin, Perpetual Futures, and Options (excluding simple options), within Cross-USDT settings.
Is there a limit to how many bonuses I can activate?
There is no fixed limit. As long as you meet eligibility criteria and activate each voucher before its deadline, multiple bonuses can be used sequentially or concurrently based on availability.
Why isn’t my bonus showing up?
Ensure you’ve completed KYC verification and are accessing the correct region-specific version of the platform. Some bonuses may also be restricted based on promotional eligibility.
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