The cryptocurrency landscape continues to evolve, and OKX is at the forefront by expanding its suite of digital asset offerings. Starting March 18, 2025, at 17:00 HKT, users can access new trading and investment opportunities for ALPHA, LUNA, and FTM across multiple platforms—including the web interface, mobile app, and API. This major update introduces leveraged trading, flexible savings options via Earn, and USDT-margined perpetual contracts, empowering traders and investors with enhanced tools for portfolio diversification and risk management.
Whether you're a seasoned trader or exploring advanced crypto strategies for the first time, this expansion opens doors to dynamic market participation. Below is a detailed breakdown of what’s new and how you can make the most of these features.
🔧 Leverage Trading and Earn Opportunities for ALPHA, LUNA, and FTM
OKX now supports leveraged trading for ALPHA, LUNA, and FTM against the USDT pair. This allows traders to amplify their exposure using borrowed funds, enabling greater potential returns (and risks) based on market movements.
Key Features of Leverage Trading
- Supported Pairs: ALPHA/USDT, LUNA/USDT, FTM/USDT
- Flexible Borrowing: Users can borrow assets to open long or short positions.
- Tiered Margin System: Margin limits and borrowing capacity are structured in tiers based on account equity and risk level. These details are available in real-time within the platform under "Leverage Borrowing Tier Rules."
👉 Maximize your trading power with flexible leverage options on OKX.
While leverage increases profit potential, it also heightens liquidation risk. Traders are encouraged to use stop-loss orders and monitor their health ratios closely.
Grow Your Idle Assets with Earn (Previously “Yu Bit Bao”)
Holding crypto doesn’t have to mean idle holdings. With OKX Earn, users can deposit ALPHA, LUNA, and FTM to earn competitive yields through flexible savings products.
- No lock-up periods for most plans
- Interest distributed daily
- Funds remain accessible with minimal withdrawal delays
This feature is ideal for long-term holders who want passive income without selling their assets. For full details on available quotas and interest rates, refer to the OKX Earn Product Rules directly on the platform.
📈 Introducing USDT-Margined Perpetual Contracts
Perpetual contracts are one of the most popular instruments in crypto derivatives trading due to their flexibility and 24/7 availability. OKX now offers three new pairs:
- ALPHAUSDT Perpetual Contract
- LUNAUSDT Perpetual Contract
- FTMUSDT Perpetual Contract
These contracts allow traders to speculate on price movements without expiry dates, using up to 75x leverage.
ALPHAUSDT Perpetual Contract Specifications
- Underlying Index: ALPHA/USDT
- Settlement Currency: USDT
- Contract Size: 1 ALPHA
- Price Quotation: Based on the USDT price of 1 ALPHA
- Tick Size: 0.001
- Leverage Range: 0.01x – 75x
- Funding Rate Mechanism:
Clamp(MA(((Bid + Ask)/2 - Spot Index Price)/Spot Index Price - Interest), -0.75%, 0.75%)
Where Interest = 0 - Trading Hours: 7×24
LUNAUSDT Perpetual Contract Specifications
- Underlying Index: LUNA/USDT
- Settlement Currency: USDT
- Contract Size: 0.1 LUNA
- Price Quotation: Based on the USDT price of 1 LUNA
- Tick Size: 0.01
- Leverage Range: 0.01x – 75x
- Funding Rate: Same formula as above
- Trading Hours: 7×24
FTMUSDT Perpetual Contract Specifications
- Underlying Index: FTM/USDT
- Settlement Currency: USDT
- Contract Size: 10 FTM
- Price Quotation: Based on the USDT price of 1 FTM
- Tick Size: 0.0001
- Leverage Range: 0.01x – 75x
- Funding Rate: Same formula as above
- Trading Hours: 7×24
⚠️ Note on Initial Funding Rates
During the initial launch phase—until March 18, 2025, at 24:00 HKT—the funding rate cap will be limited to 0.03% to prevent volatility from distorting fair pricing. After this period, the cap reverts to the standard 0.75%. The first actual funding payment will occur at 16:00 HKT on March 19, 2025.
All contracts follow standard perpetual trading rules regarding price limits, liquidation mechanisms, and insurance funds. For full documentation, users can review the USDT-Margined Perpetual Contract Guide available in the OKX help center.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What time will the new features go live?
A: All services—including leverage trading, Earn products, and perpetual contracts—will go live on March 18, 2025, at 17:00 HKT across web, app, and API platforms.
Q: Can I use leverage on all three tokens immediately?
A: Yes. Once the system update completes at 17:00 HKT, you can begin borrowing and trading ALPHA, LUNA, and FTM with leverage.
Q: How does the funding rate affect my position?
A: Funding fees are exchanged between long and short traders every 8 hours. If rates are positive, longs pay shorts; if negative, shorts pay longs. This mechanism aligns futures prices with spot markets.
Q: Are there any special risks during the launch period?
A: Yes. Due to potential price instability during the first hours after launch, especially for new contracts, tighter funding caps are applied. Traders should monitor open positions closely.
Q: Where can I find current Earn interest rates for ALPHA, LUNA, or FTM?
A: Visit the Earn section on OKX’s platform to view real-time yield data and available quotas for each asset.
Q: Is there a minimum balance required to open a perpetual contract?
A: No fixed minimum—but your account must meet the initial margin requirement based on contract size and leverage used.
💡 Why This Expansion Matters in 2025
The integration of ALPHA, LUNA, and FTM into OKX’s core trading infrastructure reflects growing demand for diversified DeFi and smart contract-based ecosystems.
- ALPHA represents innovative yield optimization in decentralized finance.
- LUNA, despite past volatility, remains a key player in blockchain stability mechanisms.
- FTM (Fantom) powers a high-speed EVM-compatible network favored for scalable dApps.
By offering leveraged trading and derivatives for these assets, OKX enables deeper market participation and hedging strategies crucial in volatile conditions.
👉 Start trading ALPHA, LUNA, and FTM with advanced tools today.
Moreover, combining these capabilities with savings products creates a holistic ecosystem where users can trade actively and earn passively—without switching platforms.
Final Thoughts
OKX continues to strengthen its position as a leading digital asset platform by delivering comprehensive financial tools tailored to modern crypto investors. With the addition of ALPHA, LUNA, and FTM across leverage trading, Earn programs, and perpetual contracts, users gain unprecedented flexibility in managing exposure and generating returns.
As always, responsible trading practices—such as setting stop-losses, understanding liquidation prices, and diversifying risk—are essential when utilizing high-leverage instruments.
Stay informed, stay strategic, and take full advantage of what’s now live on OKX.