How do I enable or disable my Trader Mode?

Important Reminder:

The Trader Mode feature is currently being upgraded and is being gradually rolled out through a gray release. This article is written based on the latest version of the Trader Mode feature. If your account has not yet been included in the gray release, the interface and actual user experience may still reflect the previous version and differ from the descriptions in this article. This is expected behavior. Once the feature is fully rolled out, you will be able to access the latest functionality.

If you're new to Trader Mode or unsure what changes when you enable it, start by reading What is OKX Wallet Trader Mode? It explains the feature and what to expect, so you'll know exactly what happens before you enable or disable it.

How do I enable Trader Mode for my account?

1. Select your preferred existing account on the account management page. Tap Enable Trader Mode

   

   Choose an account to enable trader mode

   

   Select Add account at the wallet management page to add accont

2. Select the enable period that you prefer > Enable to complete setting up your Trader mode account.

   

   Select the period and enable the account

Why is there enable period and asset value limit?

To ensure the safest possible rollout, Trader Mode is currently in Beta with two key safeguards in place:

1. Asset value limit: 100,000 USD

During Beta, if your seed phrase account is enabling Trader Mode for the first time, its total seed value should be ≤ 100,000 USD. This helps us monitor security at scale and protect early adopters.

Note: after enabling, there is no balance limit — but we recommend keeping it under 100,000 USD during the Beta to minimize exposure as we continue to optimize security.

2. Enable period: 7, 15, or 30 days

After the enable period passes, Trader Mode will be automatically disabled. Your private keys will also be automatically deleted from the TEE for safety reasons. This ensures unused private keys don't linger unnecessarily in the system. You can always extend the account's enabled status or re-enable your Trader Mode afterwards.

These measures reflect our security-first approach to self-custodial trading. As we scale, we'll gradually increase the balance cap and support longer enable periods.

How do I check if Trader Mode was disabled or it's about to be?

You can check your Trader Mode status in various areas, and the status is color-coded:

• 🟢 Green = Enabled

• 🟠 Orange = Disabling automatically in less than 3 days

• ⚪ Grey = Disabled

Status indicators appear in multiple sections of the wallet. Use them to manage your enabled status and avoid trading interruptions. If your Trader Mode is about to expire, you can manually renew it in advance.

• 48 hours before expiration

  • When there are 48 hours remaining before your Trader Mode expires, the expiration time will display the date along with the label “Expiring soon.”

• 24 hours before expiration

  • When there are 24 hours remaining before your Trader Mode expires, the expiration time will display a countdown timer along with the label “Expiring soon.”

How do I manually disable my Trader Mode?

You can disable Trader Mode at any time using your wallet app or web extension. On the wallet homepage, select Trader Mode > Disable to disable it.

Select Disable from the Trader Mode status page

What happens if my Trader Mode is disabled?

Automatically disabled

• You won't be able to access Trader Mode related advanced trading features

• All the active strategy orders (e.g. take profit, stop loss, DCA) will be automatically suspended for your protection.

Don't worry, your funds remain safe in your seed phrase wallet, you can always re-enable Trader Mode whenever you're ready.

Manually disabled

• Your Trader Mode status will be set to Disabled

• You'll lose access to advanced trading features (e.g. private execution, automation)

• All strategy orders, including open or scheduled ones will be immediately canceled

You can re-enable your Trader Mode anytime to use the features again. However, your strategy orders won't be able to be resumed after cancellation.

How do I renew or re-enable my Trader Mode?

Open your OKX Web3 homepage, select Trader Mode to go to Trader Mode status page, select Enable.

Select Enable to extend your Trader Mode enabled status

FAQ

1. Is my Trader Mode status synced across the extension and app?

Yes. Your Trader Mode status is synced across the OKX Wallet mobile app and the browser extension.Once activated, Trader Mode can be recognized across supported platforms when you sign in with the same wallet.

2. I've connected to my OKX Wallet Trader Mode. Why can't I see its status or use its features on the web?

Trader Mode features are not fully supported on the web interface alone. To access most Trader Mode features on the web, you must connect via the OKX Wallet browser extension.

Note: Trader Mode status is synced across the app and extension, but feature availability may vary, and some features are currently available only in the OKX app.

3. Will my Trader Mode be disabled if I delete the wallet from the extension or app?

No. Your Trader Mode will remain active, and your private key is securely stored in the Trusted Execution Environment (TEE). You can re-import your wallet anytime using your seed phrase. However, once your Trader Mode expires, the private key will no longer be stored in the TEE.

4. How do I resume my strategy orders?

If your strategy orders are suspended when your Trader Mode is automatically disabled, you can resume them after you re-enable your Trader Mode.

You can learn more here: How do I trade with OKX Wallet Trader Mode?