OKX Updates Minimum Price Precision for Spot, Margin, and Perpetual Contracts

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To enhance market liquidity and improve user trading experience, OKX will adjust the minimum price precision for selected spot, margin, and perpetual contract trading pairs on April 22, 2025, from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM UTC. This update ensures tighter pricing granularity, enabling more precise order execution and better price discovery across supported markets.

The adjustment will apply simultaneously across spot and leveraged trading products where applicable. Trading activities will remain fully operational during the transition period—no service interruptions are expected.

Overview of Price Precision Adjustments

Minimum price precision refers to the smallest increment by which a trading pair’s price can change. A finer precision (i.e., smaller decimal value) allows traders to place orders at more competitive prices, increasing market efficiency and reducing slippage.

OKX is refining the tick size for multiple cryptocurrency pairs across both spot/margin and perpetual futures markets. Below is a structured breakdown of the updated pricing rules.

Perpetual Contracts: Increased Pricing Granularity

Several USDT-margined perpetual contracts will see their minimum price increment reduced, allowing for more nuanced price entries:

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These changes benefit active traders, algorithmic strategies, and arbitrageurs who rely on micro-price differentials for profit optimization.

Spot & Margin Trading: Broader Market Coverage

Multiple spot pairs across various quote currencies—including USDT, USD, USDC, EUR, and BTC—are also being refined:

High-Precision Adjustments (Smaller Tick Sizes)

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Key Spot Pairs Updated

These ultra-fine adjustments support low-priced assets like KISHU and SATS, enabling accurate microtransactions and reducing rounding inefficiencies.

Why Price Precision Matters in Crypto Trading

Fine-grained price steps significantly impact trading performance, especially in volatile or low-spread environments.

Enhanced Order Accuracy

Traders can set limit orders closer to current market prices, improving fill chances without overpaying.

Tighter Bid-Ask Spreads

Market makers benefit from smaller increments, narrowing spreads and boosting overall liquidity.

Better Risk Management

With precise entry and exit levels, traders gain tighter control over position sizing and stop-loss placement.

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Impact on Different Trader Profiles

Trader TypeBenefit
Day TradersMore competitive pricing improves execution quality
Algorithmic TradersEnables finer-tuned bots and scalping strategies
Market MakersSupports tighter quoting and improved inventory management
Long-Term InvestorsAccurate pricing when entering large positions

Note: All existing open orders will automatically conform to the new precision rules post-update. No manual action is required unless you wish to revise your strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is minimum price precision?

Minimum price precision defines the smallest allowable price increment for a trading pair (e.g., BTC/USDT priced in steps of $₀.₁). It’s also known as "tick size."

Does this affect my open orders?

No—your open orders will remain valid and will be adjusted automatically to comply with the new precision rules.

Will trading be paused during the update?

Trading continues uninterrupted during the adjustment window (April 22, 2₀₂₅). There is no downtime expected.

Why is OKX making this change?

To improve market depth, reduce slippage, and offer users greater control over trade execution—especially for fast-moving or low-priced assets.

Do I need to update my API settings?

If you use automated trading systems, ensure your price formatting logic supports additional decimal places for affected pairs.

Are leverage and margin requirements changing?

No—only the price step size is updated. Leverage ratios, maintenance margins, and funding rates remain unchanged.

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Core Keywords Integrated Naturally

This update revolves around several key themes essential for search visibility and user intent alignment:

These terms reflect what traders actively search for when monitoring exchange updates, technical specifications, or preparing for market shifts.

Final Notes

OKX remains committed to delivering a seamless, high-performance trading environment through continuous product refinement. These precision upgrades reflect our dedication to empowering traders with superior tools and tighter market controls.

Users are encouraged to review their strategies ahead of the April 22 implementation and leverage OKX’s suite of analytics and simulation tools to test new scenarios.

For real-time updates and educational resources, visit the official OKX platform directly.

Last updated: April 22, 2₀₂₅