Derivatives and Margin Trading Unlocked for Accredited Investors in Singapore
OKX has expanded its suite of trading products to include margin and derivatives trading for Accredited Investors in Singapore.
This marks a major step forward for both retail and institutional traders seeking deeper, more flexible exposure to digital assets, all while operating within Singapore’s regulatory framework for AIs.
The Products
Spot Margin
What it is: Spot Margin allows traders to borrow funds to trade larger positions than their capital alone would allow, directly on the spot market.
How it helps: Accredited Investors can enter spot markets with up to 10x on their investment size.
Ideal for: Traders looking to scale their positions beyond their own capital, while still trading on the spot market.
Learn More:
Article: What is Spot Margin: https://www.okx.com/en-sg/learn/trading-spot-margin-in-singapore-on-okx
Setting up Spot Margin on OKX: https://www.okx.com/en-sg/learn/spot-margin-trade-set-up-on-okx-singapore
Perpetual Swaps
What it is: Perpetual Swaps are crypto derivatives that let traders speculate on the price of an asset without owning it, without an expiry date.
How it helps: Accredited Investors can take long or short positions with up to 50x leverage, while maintaining flexibility to enter or exit anytime.
Ideal for: Active traders looking to capitalize on short-term price movements, in either direction, with high liquidity and flexibility.
Learn More:
Article: What are Perpetual Swaps : https://www.okx.com/en-sg/learn/trade-perpetual-swaps-in-singapore-on-okx
Setting up Perpetual Swaps on OKX : https://www.okx.com/en-sg/learn/perps-trading-set-up-in-singapore-on-okx
Expiry Futures
What it is: Expiry Futures are time-based contracts that allow you to trade crypto with a fixed settlement date. It is ideal for structured strategies with a defined outlook.
How it helps: Gives traders a way to lock in directional positions with up to 20x leverage, while avoiding ongoing funding fees typically found in perpetuals.
Ideal for: Investors with a clear view of where the market is headed by a specific date, including those looking to hedge long-term exposure.
Learn More:
Article: What are Expiry Futures : https://www.okx.com/en-sg/learn/expiry-futures-trading-in-singapore-on-okx
Setting up Expiry Futures on OKX : https://www.okx.com/en-sg/learn/trade-expiry-futures-in-singapore-on-okx
Options Trading
What it is: Options are contracts that give you the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell crypto at a specific price by a set expiry date.
How it helps: Offers advanced strategies for hedging, earning, or speculating. Traders can profit from volatility, protect downside, or generate income from writing options.
Ideal for: Sophisticated investors seeking strategic control over risk and reward, especially in volatile or range-bound markets.
Learn More:
Article: One-stop for all things Options trading : https://www.okx.com/en-sg/learn/trade-crypto-options-in-singapore-on-okx
Setting up Options on OKX : https://www.okx.com/en-sg/learn/set-up-crypto-options-in-singapore-on-okx
Note: Payment token derivatives and other services (including margin borrowing and structured products) are provided by OKX Financial and are unregulated. OKX Financial is not licensed in any jurisdiction. See OKX Financial Terms of Service and Risk Disclosure.
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