The trading bonus is a valuable feature designed to enhance your trading experience by providing additional margin and offsetting various transaction costs. Whether you're trading spot or futures, understanding how to use this bonus effectively can make a meaningful difference in your strategy and cost efficiency.
This guide walks you through everything you need to know—from activation and usage rules to expiration policies and compliance requirements—so you can maximize the benefit of your trading bonus while staying within platform guidelines.
What Is a Trading Bonus?
A trading bonus is a non-withdrawable credit awarded to eligible traders and can be used in both spot and futures trading modes. It applies specifically to cross-USDT margin, cross-perpetual futures, and options trading (excluding simple options).
Once activated, the bonus functions as trading margin or helps cover transaction-related expenses such as realized losses, trading fees, funding fees, and other costs. 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While the bonus amount itself cannot be withdrawn, any profits generated using the bonus are fully withdrawable, giving you a risk-efficient way to increase your earning potential.
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Eligibility Requirements
Before you can use a trading bonus, certain conditions must be met:
- You must have completed identity verification (KYC).
- You must have received a valid trading bonus voucher.
- You must reside in a jurisdiction where derivative trading is legally permitted.
Failure to meet any of these criteria will prevent access to the bonus features.
How to Use Your Trading Bonus
There are several ways to receive a trading bonus, typically through promotions, referral programs, or platform campaigns. Once received, follow these steps to use it:
Accessing Your Bonus
You can locate your available bonuses via:
- In the app: Go to Homepage > Menu > Rewards Center > Trading Bonus
- On the web: Navigate to More > Rewards Center > Trading Bonus
Once on the Rewards Center page, select your trading bonus voucher to view details and proceed with activation.
Do You Need to Activate the Bonus?
Yes. All bonus vouchers 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.
Tip: Always check your Rewards Center regularly to avoid missing activation deadlines.
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Activation Rules and Process
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/futures mode before activating your voucher.
Follow these steps:
- Ensure you're in spot or futures mode.
- Go to Rewards Center > My Rewards > Trading Bonus.
- Select the voucher and click "Activate".
- Confirm the action. The funds will be credited instantly to your trading account.
After activation, the "Use" button becomes active, indicating that the bonus is now ready for use.
Viewing Bonus Transaction History
After activation, all transactions involving your trading bonus are recorded in your account history. To review them:
- In the app: Go to Assets > Trading Account > History
- On the web: Click My Assets > Order Center > Trading Account History
This log includes details like activation time, usage against fees or losses, and remaining balance updates—helping you track how your bonus is being utilized.
Checking Your Available Balance
If you have multiple active vouchers, your displayed balance reflects the cumulative total:
Total Activated Bonus – Consumed Bonus
To view your current balance:
- Go to Assets > Trading Account > USDT Equity, or
- Visit the Trading Page > Asset > USDT Equity
You can also monitor your balance directly from the Assets page or within the trading interface for real-time visibility.
Scope of Use: Where Can You Apply the Bonus?
The trading bonus serves multiple financial functions across supported products:
- Acts as margin in cross positions
- Offsets realized losses
- Covers trading fees and funding rates
- Pays for other transaction-related costs
It’s important to note that the platform prioritizes using your bonus before touching personal funds—making it an efficient tool for cost management.
Supported Parameters
| Feature | Availability |
|---|---|
| Account Mode | Spot and Futures Mode only |
| Position Mode | Cross Mode |
| Eligible Products | Cross-USDT Margin, Perpetual Futures, Options (excluding simple options) |
Expiration and Reclamation Rules
To ensure fair usage, OKX enforces strict expiration policies.
Voucher Activation Deadline
Each trading bonus voucher comes with an activation deadline. If not activated within this period, the voucher becomes void and cannot be recovered.
Bonus Usage Period
After activation, your bonus has a defined validity period for usage. Any unused balance after this time will be reclaimed by the system.
Switching Account Modes
If you switch out of spot and futures mode, any unutilized portion of your activated trading bonus will immediately expire.
Pro Tip: Keep track of both activation and usage deadlines—OKX does not send automatic reminders.
Key Terms and Conditions
To maintain compliance and fairness, please adhere to the following rules:
- The trading bonus is non-transferable and non-withdrawable.
- Profits earned using the bonus can be withdrawn or transferred freely.
- Bonuses have both activation and usage deadlines, visible under Rewards Center > My Rewards.
- OKX does not guarantee notification before expiration—users are responsible for tracking timelines.
- When both a trading bonus and commission discount are applicable, the platform prioritizes using the bonus first. Fees covered by the bonus do not qualify for additional commission rebates.
- Availability may vary by region due to regulatory restrictions.
- OKX reserves the right to take action—including account restrictions—if abusive behavior, misuse, or fraudulent activity related to bonuses is detected.
- OKX holds final interpretation rights over all terms governing bonus usage.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I withdraw my trading bonus directly?
No. The trading bonus itself is not withdrawable. However, any profits generated while using the bonus are fully withdrawable after meeting standard withdrawal conditions.
Q: What happens if I don’t activate my bonus on time?
If you fail to activate your voucher within its validity period, it will expire automatically and cannot be reinstated.
Q: Does the bonus work in isolated margin mode?
No. The trading bonus only works in spot and futures modes under cross-margin settings. Isolated margin is not supported.
Q: Can I use multiple vouchers at once?
Yes. If you have several valid vouchers, their values are combined into a single cumulative balance once activated.
Q: Will I be notified when my bonus is about to expire?
No. OKX does not send automatic alerts for upcoming expirations. It's your responsibility to monitor deadlines in the Rewards Center.
Q: Can I get a refund for an expired bonus?
Unfortunately, no refunds or extensions are provided for expired or unclaimed bonuses.
By understanding how to properly activate, monitor, and apply your trading bonus, you can significantly reduce trading costs and improve capital efficiency—all without increasing your personal financial exposure. Stay informed, act promptly, and trade smarter.