Seven days, seven tasks
The classic beginner mistake is committing everything on day one. Spending the first week on process saves a lot of tuition later.
OKX has many features, but beginners only need a small subset at first and can expand gradually.
What to prepare before you start
These five things cover almost every delay people run into: A capital ceiling you accept losing entirely.
ID documents and contact details. A decision to start with spot or simply learn the interface.
A log to record what you did and how it felt.
A seven-day task list
Complete in order and skip nothing: Day one: register through the official entry and verify email or phone.
Day two: submit identity verification and read the help centre while waiting. Day three: finish security, including two-factor and the anti-phishing code.
Day four: deposit a small amount to test the whole rail. Day five: place a small limit order and check realised fees.
Day six: review order history and how average price and fees were computed. Day seven: build your ledger and set the next learning goal.
Fees, limits and processing times
Numbers change from time to time, always confirm on the official fee page before you commit size: Registration takes roughly two minutes by email or phone number, and the password needs a mix of characters rather than something short.
Whichever you choose becomes your recovery channel later, so use a mailbox or number you control long term. Identity verification is tiered: personal details first, then ID document plus a face check, and sometimes an extra address or source-of-funds questionnaire.
Each completed level raises your deposit, trading and withdrawal limits, while unverified accounts stay heavily restricted. Set a separate fund password alongside Google Authenticator, then enable the anti-phishing code and address whitelisting.
Review login devices regularly and expect extra checks after changing SIM, email or device.
The OKX-specific part
OKX spot is comparatively clean; just mind the funding versus trading account split. Explore strategy tools later, once the basics feel natural.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I commit in week one
Only what you can afford to lose entirely; the point is process, not profit.
Do I need technical analysis first
No. Master operations and costs before worrying about analysis.
Can I skip practice and trade live
Yes, but keep size tiny and treat the first trade as a process test.
Risk notes and next steps
Keep reading:美股行情总览;用 USDT 买 VOO / QQQ 的完整步骤;特斯拉（TSLA）实时股价. Week one is about avoiding mistakes, not making money.
Write everything down to build your own manual. Check the help centre before asking support.
