OKX Open Interest
Close-of-day open interest on OKX BTC perpetual futures.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Market Data |
| Unit | USD |
| Resolution | 1d |
| Assets | BTC |
| Tier | Pro |
| API Endpoint | GET /v1/oi/exchange |
| Field | close_oi_usd |
Overview
OKX Open Interest tracks outstanding BTC perpetual futures positions on OKX, a top-three derivatives exchange with significant institutional and Asian market presence.
How OKX Reports Open Interest
OKX reports OI in notional USD across USDT-margined and coin-margined contracts. OKX supports both perpetual and quarterly futures, but this metric tracks perpetual OI specifically. OKX's spot index references multiple exchanges for manipulation resistance.
Interpretation
- OKX OI reflects a blend of institutional and retail positioning with strong Asian market influence
- Divergence between OKX and Binance OI can signal regional sentiment differences
- OKX OI has historically grown faster than Binance's, reflecting competitive market share gains
Use Cases
- Regional OI analysis: OKX has stronger Asian market representation
- Institutional flow detection — OKX is popular with trading firms
- Comparing OKX OI share trends over time for market structure analysis
- Cross-exchange OI divergence as an arbitrage or positioning signal
API Usage
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://api.blocklens.co/v1/oi/exchange?exchange=okx&start_date=2024-01-01&end_date=2024-12-31&limit=365"
Related Metrics
- Futures Open Interest — Total futures open interest across all exchanges in USD
- OKX Funding Rate — OKX annualized funding rate