OKX Broker Program Guide: How to Earn High Trading Commissions

The OKX Broker Program is designed for platforms and service providers in the digital asset ecosystem who want to monetize their user base by earning commissions on trading activity. As one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, OKX offers brokers powerful tools, deep liquidity, and a seamless integration process—enabling partners to grow their business while earning real returns.

Whether you run a trading strategy platform, a social trading community, or a technical analytics provider, becoming an OKX broker opens up a new revenue stream through transparent, high-frequency commission payouts.

Who Can Apply for the OKX Broker Program?

The OKX broker partnership is open to any platform that provides cryptocurrency-related services and has an established audience. If your business falls into any of the following categories, you're eligible to join:

• Aggregated trading platforms
• Algorithmic or automated trading strategy providers
• Trading bot developers
• Asset management or fund platforms
• Payment gateways with crypto support
• Social or copy-trading communities

By joining the program, you can earn high rebates on trading fees generated by users who trade on OKX through your platform. There are no restrictions based on geography or user type—new and existing OKX users alike contribute to your commission earnings.

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Types of OKX Brokers: API vs. OAuth

OKX supports two secure and scalable broker models: API Broker and OAuth Broker. Both allow you to integrate with OKX’s trading engine while maintaining user privacy and control.

API Broker Model

In this model:

• The broker obtains a unique Broker Code from OKX.
• Users generate their own API keys on OKX and securely share them with the broker.
• Orders are placed using the combination of the user’s API key and the broker’s code.
• The broker handles order routing directly via API.

This model gives full technical control but requires users to manage and share their API credentials.

OAuth Broker Model

This more user-friendly approach:

• Allows users to authorize your platform via OAuth without exposing API keys.
• Users log in through OKX’s official app or website and grant permission to your broker application.
• Orders are executed using a temporary authorization token linked to your Broker Code.

OAuth enhances security and simplifies onboarding, making it ideal for platforms focused on ease of use and compliance.

Both models offer identical fee structures and rebate rates, so your choice depends on your technical setup and user experience goals.

How to Become an OKX Broker: Step-by-Step

Getting started as an OKX broker is straightforward:

1. Apply Online
   Log in to your OKX account and visit the broker portal. Select the model (API or OAuth) that fits your business and fill out the application form.
2. Fast Approval Process
   Applications are typically reviewed within 48 hours. Once approved, an OKX account manager will contact you to guide you through the next steps.
3. Sign Agreement & Set Up
   Finalize the partnership agreement and receive your unique Broker Code, which serves as your identifier for all transactions and settlements.
4. Technical Integration
   Your development team integrates using OKX’s comprehensive API documentation. Support is available throughout the process.
5. Test & Go Live
   Conduct test trades in a sandbox environment. Once verified, your platform goes live—users can start trading, and you begin earning commissions immediately.

After launch, you can monitor performance in real time through the broker dashboard.

Supported Products and Fee Structure

OKX brokers earn rebates across a wide range of financial products:

• Spot trading (crypto-to-crypto and stablecoin pairs)
• Futures contracts (both USDT-margined and coin-margined)
• Options trading

All trading activity contributes to your commission pool as long as orders are routed through your Broker Code. Importantly:

• API and OAuth brokers have the same fee structure
• Fee rates follow standard OKX pricing; no additional costs apply
• Rebates are calculated based on net trading fees generated

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Commission Rules and Settlement Details

How Commissions Are Calculated

• Settlement Cycle: Hourly (T+1)
• Payout Timing: Every hour, UTC+8, for the previous hour’s trading volume
• Payment Method: Automatically credited in USDT to the account linked to your Broker Code
• Calculation Formula:
  Net Trading Fees × Broker Tier Commission Rate

Only trades executed via your integrated platform count toward commissions. Orders placed directly on OKX (non-API) do not qualify.

When No Commission Is Paid

To ensure fairness and prevent abuse, certain scenarios exclude rebate eligibility:

• Trades where the counterparty is off-exchange
• Users with VIP 6 or higher fee tiers
• Transactions where users apply fee rebate vouchers

Joint Broker Functionality

Brokers can now share commissions with sub-brokers or end-users using the Joint Broker feature. You can:

• Generate custom joint broker codes
• Set personalized commission splits
• Track performance at every level

This functionality is available by default for all approved brokers via the broker portal.

Technical Integration: API Setup Guide

To connect your platform, follow these three key steps:

1. Use Public APIs
   Access market data, place orders, and check balances using OKX’s public API documentation. Applicable to both API and OAuth brokers.
2. Integrate Broker-Specific APIs
   For OAuth brokers, use the dedicated Broker API documentation to handle authentication and user permissions.
3. Tag Orders with Your Broker Code
   Every trade must include your Broker Code in the tag field to qualify for rebates.

Example order request:

{
  "instId": "BTC-USDT",
  "tdMode": "cash",
  "side": "buy",
  "ordType": "limit",
  "px": "1000",
  "sz": "0.01",
  "clOrdId": "ABCDabcdef123",
  "tag": "ABCD"
}

This ensures accurate attribution and automatic commission tracking.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are commission rates the same for all brokers? Is there a tier-up system?
A: No—commission rates vary based on trading volume and partner tier. Rates are reviewed monthly, and qualified brokers can move up tiers for higher rebates.

Q: Does it matter if users are new or existing OKX customers?
A: No. Both new and existing users generate rebates as long as they trade through your integrated platform.

Q: Can brokers support advanced order types like stop-loss or trailing orders?
A: Yes. The API supports multiple advanced order types including:

• Single and dual stop-loss/take-profit
• Conditional (trigger) orders
• Iceberg and TWAP (time-weighted average price) orders

Q: How do I track my earned commissions?
A: Use the broker dashboard to view hourly settlements, transaction details, and historical data. You can also pull data programmatically via API using the tag or clOrdId fields.

Q: What happens if a user was referred by another channel?
A: If a user was invited by a node but trades through your platform, both parties earn commissions based on their respective tiers.

Q: Is there a minimum trading volume to qualify?
A: No minimum volume is required. All eligible trades contribute to your earnings from day one.

Ready to Start Earning?

The OKX Broker Program combines flexibility, transparency, and powerful technology to help digital asset platforms unlock new revenue streams. With hourly payouts, deep liquidity, and support for advanced trading features, it's never been easier to turn user activity into profit.

👉 Join thousands of partners already earning with OKX—start your journey now.