What Is Strategy Protection?
Strategy Protection safeguards key trading details from non-copy traders by delaying updates to copy traders by 5 minutes. This ensures your trading strategy remains confidential and minimizes slippage risks. When enabled:
- Hidden from non-copy traders:
- Trading pair
- Execution time
- Position size
- Mark price
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Entry price
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Delayed for copy traders: Ongoing orders and notifications appear after a 5-minute delay, preserving the strategy’s integrity.
👉 Discover how Strategy Protection reduces slippage
Before vs. After Enabling Strategy Protection
| View | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Leader’s Perspective | Real-time data visible | Real-time data visible |
| Copy Trader’s View | Real-time data visible | 5-minute delayed updates |
| Non-Copy Trader’s View | Full visibility | Key details hidden |
Benefits
- Prevents strategy copying by competitors.
- Reduces slippage caused by mass signal replication.
How to Enable Strategy Protection?
- Navigate to Copy Trading > Leader Management.
- Select Leader Settings.
- Toggle on Strategy Protection.
What Is Personal Trading Privacy Mode?
This feature lets leaders hide their personal trades from others. When activated:
– Your trades become invisible to all users.
– You’re excluded from public Top Traders rankings.
– Even if disabled, a default 5-minute delay applies for basic privacy.
👉 Learn why top traders use privacy mode
Before vs. After Enabling Privacy Mode
| View | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Public Perspective | Trades visible in rankings | Trades hidden |
| Leader’s Perspective | Trades visible to followers | Trades hidden |
Benefits
- Avoids public scrutiny of trading activity.
- Maintains anonymity in competitive markets.
How to Enable Personal Trading Privacy?
- Go to Copy Trading > Leader Management.
- Click Edit in your profile.
- Under Personal Trading, select Privacy Mode.
FAQs
1. Does Strategy Protection affect my trading performance?
No—it only delays data for copy traders, ensuring your executions remain unaffected.
2. Can followers see my trades if Privacy Mode is on?
No. All personal trades are hidden, and you’re excluded from leaderboards.
3. Is the 5-minute delay adjustable?
Currently, the delay is fixed to balance transparency and strategy security.
4. Will Privacy Mode reduce my followers?
While your visibility decreases, serious followers prioritize strategy quality over rankings.
5. Are these features available on mobile?
Yes! Enable them via the OKX app using the same steps.
6. Do these features cost extra?
No—both are free to use for all eligible traders.
By leveraging Strategy Protection and Personal Trading Privacy, you trade smarter—not harder.