OKX has announced that it will discontinue trading for all USDC-margined perpetual futures contracts as part of its ongoing effort to improve market liquidity and overall user experience. The delisting will take effect on December 11, 2025.
Which Contracts Are Affected?
The contracts scheduled for removal include:
- BTCUSDC
- ETHUSDC
Traders holding open positions in these pairs are advised to close them before the delisting date. OKX recommends shifting to USDⓈ-margined futures, where USDC can still be used as a settlement asset.
Impact on Traders
Before the delisting takes place, OKX will implement several measures to ensure market stability:
- Automated bot closure: Trading bots will automatically close open positions within the hour leading up to the delisting.
- Manual closure recommended: OKX encourages users to close positions themselves to avoid slippage or extra fees.
- Position delivery price: Any positions still open at delisting will be settled based on the average market price calculated one hour before the deadline.
- No funding fees: Funding rates will be set to zero during the final hour to prevent additional charges.
Traders should monitor market conditions closely, adjust leverage, and consider early position closure due to potential volatility.
Additionally, users with position values exceeding $10,000 at final delivery may experience a temporary 30-minute restriction on asset transfers after delisting.
Risk Controls & Data Access
OKX may update certain risk control settings based on how the market behaves leading up to the delisting. Despite the removal of these futures contracts, all users will retain uninterrupted access to:
- Order history
- Billing records
- Downloadable reports through the platform’s data center
Conclusion
This move reflects OKX’s strategy to streamline its derivatives market, strengthen liquidity, and enhance the trading experience for users. By consolidating futures offerings and improving settlement efficiency, the platform aims to create a more stable and user-friendly trading environment.
