What Are OKX Trading Limits Without KYC Verification?
Accounts that have not completed KYC verification cannot conduct any trades. For "unverified accounts" registered only with a mobile number or email, trading functionality is disabled by default, and placing buy or sell orders is not possible. You must complete at least Lv.1 basic verification (submitting your full name and ID number) to unlock limited trading permissions, with a per-transaction limit of approximately 1,000 USD equivalent and a cumulative daily limit of approximately 2,000 USD equivalent.
1. Check Your Current Account Verification Level
What to do: Log into your account and determine your current KYC level.
How to do it:
Log into the OKX App or web platform, and go to "My Account" → "Identity Verification."
Check the verification status displayed on the page: Lv.0 (Unverified), Lv.1 (Basic Verification), or Lv.2 (Advanced Verification).
What counts as done: You know clearly which verification level your account currently holds.
For unverified accounts (Lv.0), trading functionality is completely disabled — placing an order will result in an error or be blocked outright.
2. Understand Trading Limits for Each Verification Level
What to do: Know what each level allows and does not allow, and decide whether you need to upgrade.
How to do it: Refer to the following rules:
| Verification Level | Trading Permissions | Per-Transaction Limit | Cumulative Daily Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.0 (Unverified) | Cannot trade | 0 | 0 | Can only view market data; cannot place orders |
| Lv.1 (Basic Verification) | Spot trading (major cryptocurrencies) | Approx. 1,000 USD equivalent | Approx. 2,000 USD equivalent | Futures, margin, and fiat trading not supported |
| Lv.2 (Advanced Verification) | All trading functions | Significantly increased (depends on account security settings and risk controls) | Significantly increased | All cryptocurrencies available; futures, margin, and fiat trading supported |
What counts as done: You understand what your current level allows and what the next level unlocks.
Lv.1 only supports spot trading for major cryptocurrencies such as BTC, ETH, and USDT, and does not allow participation in high-risk products like futures or margin trading.
3. Complete Lv.1 Verification (Unlock Limited Trading)
What to do: Submit your full name and ID number to unlock limited trading permissions.
How to do it:
Go to the "Identity Verification" page and click on the Lv.1 verification entry.
Enter your full legal name (must exactly match your ID document) and ID number.
Submit — the system will automatically verify your information, usually passing instantly.
What counts as done: The page shows Lv.1 verification passed, and trading functionality is unlocked (per-transaction limit of approximately 1,000 USD equivalent).
Prerequisites:
You must have registered an OKX account and logged in.
Have your valid government-issued photo ID on hand.
Common reasons for failure:
Name or ID number entered incorrectly — pay special attention to uncommon characters and ensure the "X" at the end of the ID number is capitalized.
Name in simplified/traditional Chinese characters does not match the ID document exactly.
Risk reminders:
Lv.1 limits are very low and cannot meet large-volume trading needs. If you need normal trading access, proceed to complete Lv.2 verification.
Trading limits may also be affected by account security settings (such as whether Google Authenticator is enabled). It is recommended to complete security setup as well.
4. Complete Lv.2 Verification (Unlock All Trading Functions)
What to do: Submit photos of your ID document and complete facial recognition to obtain full trading permissions.
How to do it:
Go to "Identity Verification" and click to upgrade to Lv.2.
Take and upload photos of the front and back of your ID document (must be clear, with all four corners visible, and no glare).
Complete facial recognition (liveness detection) by following on-screen prompts such as blinking and turning your head.
What counts as done: The page shows Lv.2 verification passed, and trading limits have been significantly increased.
Review time:
Automated review: completed within minutes.
Manual review: up to 24–72 hours during peak periods.
Common reasons for failure:
Photos are blurry, have glare, or are cropped/missing corners.
Insufficient ambient lighting during facial recognition or movements that are too subtle.
Risk reminders:
Verification documents must be genuine. False information may result in permanent account freezing.
After Lv.2 verification is approved, products such as fiat trading (OTC) and futures trading still require separate agreement signing or additional verification. Please confirm each one individually.
Next step: Log into OKX and go to the "Identity Verification" page to check your current level. If it shows "Unverified," complete Lv.1 verification immediately — you can unlock limited trading within 5 minutes. If you have already completed Lv.2, the next step is to check in "Trading Settings" whether you need to adjust your security level (binding Google Authenticator can help increase per-transaction limits).
