What's Hedge mode?
Hedge Mode allows traders to hold both long and short positions simultaneously on the same contract. This mode is useful for managing risk, implementing advanced trading strategies, and hedging existing positions without closing them.
Checklist
- How do I enable or disable hedge mode?
- On the app
- On the homepage, select Trade > Futures
- Select More > Settings
- Select Position mode and choose Hedge mode or One-way mode
- On the web
- Select Trade > Futures
- Select Settings (gear icon) in the trading interface
- Select Position mode and choose Hedge mode or One-way mode
- If you switch from One-Way Mode to Hedge Mode, ensure you have no open positions to avoid forced liquidation.
Notes
It's widely used by both institutional and experienced retail traders to enhance risk control and adapt quickly to changing market conditions—all while keeping multiple positions active within the same contract.
Why should I use hedge mode?
Helps manage risk in volatile markets: Hedge mode allows traders to mitigate risk by holding both long and short positions at the same time. In highly volatile markets, price movements can be unpredictable, and having opposing positions can help offset potential losses. This is particularly useful for traders who want to protect their investments while still participating in market fluctuations.
Allows you to open long and short positions on the same contract: Hedge mode lets traders open both long and short positions simultaneously. This is beneficial for executing more sophisticated trading strategies, such as arbitrage or market-neutral strategies, without needing to close an existing position first.
Details follow the official OKX help article; this page is a learning checklist, not an official mirror.
