OKX Broker Program: A Comprehensive Guide to Rules and Benefits

OKX is a globally renowned digital asset trading platform offering spot and derivatives trading services. The OKX Broker Program is designed to empower partners by providing advanced tools like account management, order matching, and settlement systems—while sharing OKX’s liquidity and depth. Brokers can expand their business and earn high trading rebates.

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1. Who Can Apply to Be an OKX Broker?

Any platform offering digital asset services is eligible to join the OKX Broker Program and earn rebates based on users’ trading fees. Eligible platforms include:

Aggregated trading platforms
Trading strategy providers
Algorithmic trading bot services
Asset management/payment platforms
Social trading communities

2. Types of OKX Brokers

OKX offers two broker models, differentiated by authentication methods:

Feature	API Broker	OAuth Broker
Operation	Users bind their OKX API keys to the broker’s system. Orders are placed via `Broker code + API key`.	Users authorize brokers via OKX’s OAuth (no API key sharing). Orders use `Broker code + authorization token`.
Broker Role	Submits orders to OKX using the assigned `Broker code`.	Redirects users to OKX for OAuth authorization before trading.
User Steps	Users generate API keys in OKX and link them to the broker.	Users log in via OKX’s app/web to grant trading permissions.

3. How to Apply as an OKX Broker

Submit Application:
- Log in to your OKX account, visit the Broker portal, and fill out the application form.
Review & Onboarding:
- Approval takes ~2 days. An OKX account manager will guide you through contracts and technical integration.
Go Live:
- Complete API setup, test trades, and start earning rebates (T+1 settlement).

👉 Start your OKX Broker application

4. Supported Products & Fee Structure

Products: All spot, futures (coin/USD-margined), and options.
Fees: Standard OKX trading fees apply. API and OAuth brokers follow identical fee structures.

5. Rebate Rules

Settlement Details

Cycle: Hourly (T+1), paid in USDT to the broker’s linked account.
Eligibility:
- Rebates apply only to API-driven trades (non-API orders excluded).
- VIP 6+ users and trades using rebate cards are ineligible.

Rebate Scenarios

Node Program Users: Rebates split between nodes and brokers based on tier.
Non-Qualifying Trades: No rebates for external counterparties or VIP 6+ users.

Tracking Rebates

Use the Broker code tag to identify orders.
Access real-time rebate data via the broker backend or API.

6. API Integration Process

Required Steps

Public API Setup: Configure trading/query functions (docs).
Broker API Setup: Implement OAuth/API-specific endpoints (Broker API docs).
Tag Orders: Include your Broker code in the tag field for rebate tracking.

7. Placing Orders with Broker Codes

Broker Code: A unique identifier (e.g., ABCD) for rebate tracking.

Example Order:

{
  "instId": "BTC-USDT",
  "tdMode": "cash",
  "side": "buy",
  "ordType": "limit",
  "px": "1000",
  "sz": "0.01",
  "tag": "ABCD"
}

8. Joint Broker Program

Share commissions with sub-brokers or users by generating joint broker codes with custom rebate splits. Available to all API/OAuth brokers—contact your account manager for details.

9. FAQs

Q: Is the rebate rate fixed?
A: Rates vary by broker tier and trading volume, with monthly performance reviews for upgrades.

Q: Are existing OKX users eligible for rebates?
A: Yes—both new and existing users qualify.

Q: Does the broker platform support advanced orders?
A: Yes, including stop-loss, iceberg, and TWAP orders.

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