OKX API V5
Crypto No key
AuthenticationNo key
Rate limitPublic endpoints commonly limited to ~20 requests per 2 seconds per IP.
Documentation: www.okx.com ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
OKX's v5 API is fully public for market data. No key needed for tickers, order books, candles, trades, funding rates, open interest, and instrument metadata across spot, futures, and options. Optional API keys (with a demo-trading mode) unlock simulated and live trading. Note: some regions are restricted.
Details
No key needed. You can call it right away.
Auth: No key
Rate limit: Public endpoints commonly limited to ~20 requests per 2 seconds per IP.
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: Exchange charts Trading bots Order-book tools
Setup
- No key needed. Call public endpoints like /api/v5/market/tickers directly.
- For simulated trading, create a free OKX account and enable demo trading.
- Generate API keys with IP restrictions for private/demo endpoints.
Example
GET https://www.okx.com/api/v5/market/tickers?instType=SPOTUse cases
- Exchange-specific price and depth charts
- Funding-rate and open-interest monitoring
- Demo-trading strategy testing