To enhance market liquidity and mitigate risks, OKX will adjust the tiered margin rules for PEPEUSDT, AIDOGEUSDT, and SUIUSDT perpetual contracts on May 6, 2023, from 01:00 to 01:30 (UTC+8). Below are the updated specifications:
Key Adjustments
Tiered Margin Rule Changes
| Contract | Tier | Before Adjustment | After Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEPEUSDT | 1 | Max Positions: 100 Maintenance Margin: 0.65% Initial Margin: 1.33% Leverage: 75x |
Max Positions: 500 Maintenance Margin: 0.65% Initial Margin: 1.33% Leverage: 75x |
| 2 | Max Positions: 500 Maintenance Margin: 1.00% Initial Margin: 2.00% Leverage: 50x |
Max Positions: 2,000 Maintenance Margin: 1.00% Initial Margin: 2.00% Leverage: 50x |
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| 3 | Max Positions: 2,000 Maintenance Margin: 1.20% Initial Margin: 2.50% Leverage: 40x |
Max Positions: 4,000 Maintenance Margin: 1.20% Initial Margin: 2.50% Leverage: 40x |
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| AIDOGEUSDT | 1 | Max Positions: 200 Maintenance Margin: 0.65% Initial Margin: 1.33% Leverage: 75x |
Max Positions: 1,000 Maintenance Margin: 0.65% Initial Margin: 1.33% Leverage: 75x |
| 2 | Max Positions: 1,000 Maintenance Margin: 1.00% Initial Margin: 2.00% Leverage: 50x |
Max Positions: 5,000 Maintenance Margin: 1.00% Initial Margin: 2.00% Leverage: 50x |
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| 3 | Max Positions: 5,000 Maintenance Margin: 1.20% Initial Margin: 2.50% Leverage: 40x |
Max Positions: 10,000 Maintenance Margin: 1.20% Initial Margin: 2.50% Leverage: 40x |
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| SUIUSDT | 1 | Max Positions: 3,500 Maintenance Margin: 0.65% Initial Margin: 1.33% Leverage: 75x |
Max Positions: 15,000 Maintenance Margin: 0.65% Initial Margin: 1.33% Leverage: 75x |
| 2 | Max Positions: 10,000 Maintenance Margin: 1.00% Initial Margin: 2.00% Leverage: 50x |
Max Positions: 30,000 Maintenance Margin: 1.00% Initial Margin: 2.00% Leverage: 50x |
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| 3 | Max Positions: 35,000 Maintenance Margin: 1.20% Initial Margin: 2.50% Leverage: 40x |
Max Positions: 60,000 Maintenance Margin: 1.20% Initial Margin: 2.50% Leverage: 40x |
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Risk Management Advisory
Due to heightened market volatility, maintenance margin rates may increase post-adjustment. Users are advised to:
1. Reduce leverage via partial closing or position trimming.
2. Top up margins to avoid liquidation.
3. Monitor real-time tier thresholds for active positions.
FAQs
1. Why is OKX adjusting tiered rules?
To improve liquidity depth and risk resilience during volatile market phases.
2. How do the changes affect existing positions?
Positions exceeding new tier limits will require higher maintenance margins.
3. Can I still use maximum leverage?
Yes, but only within the revised tier caps (e.g., 75x for Tier 1).
4. Where can I track tier thresholds?
👉 Access real-time tier data on OKX’s trading dashboard.
5. Will fees change?
No, only margin requirements per tier are updated.
OKX remains committed to delivering secure, liquid, and user-centric trading solutions. Stay updated via our official channels.
Last Updated: May 6, 2023 (UTC+8)
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