Why can’t I see or use my crypto balance?

Sometimes, you may notice that your deposited or traded crypto isn’t available for use right away. This can feel frustrating, especially if you’re trying to make a trade quickly or need access to your funds urgently. But don’t worry—this may happen because because of how balances are allocated across accounts or how trades are processed.

Here are the most common reasons and what you can do:

I traded crypto but my balance isn’t showing

• Why does this happen:
  After a spot trade, the new asset might not appear in your balance immediately if:

  • The order is still open/pending (not fully filled).

  • You’re checking the wrong account.

  • There’s a short settlement delay, which is rare but possible during peak times.

  • You’re trading a Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO)-based asset (for example, BTC) and the new UTXOs haven’t been confirmed or synced yet. The asset was executed via copy/lead trading (for example, the trade was placed under a follow trading arrangement), so the funds may still be allocated or settled in the copy trading system before reflecting on your main balance.
    
    Some blockchains use a UTXO model, where your balance is made up of discrete unspent outputs created by previous transactions. These outputs must be confirmed on the blockchain before they become available to spend or show in your balance. In some cases — especially during busy network conditions — there can be a slight delay before these UTXOs are fully recognized and displayed in your OKX balance.

• What to do:

  • Check your Order History under the Spot section to confirm if your trade is completed.

  • If the trade is partially filled, the remaining balance may still be in the original token.

  • For UTXO-based assets (for example, BTC), wait for network confirmations and balance sync — this can take slightly longer during high activity. If the trade was placed via copy/lead trading, check the copy trading or lead trade interface/account to confirm whether the trade is still processing or settling.
    
    Refresh your Assets page after a few minutes once confirmations are complete. If the balance still doesn’t appear after expected times, contact OK Assistant and provide your order ID / TxID.

My deposit hasn’t arrived yet

Why does this happen:
Deposits from external wallets need blockchain confirmations. Network congestion or low gas fees can cause delays.

What to do:

• Go to Assets > Deposit history to track the status.

• Copy your TxID and check it on blockchain explorer.

• Wait for enough confirmation before the funds appear.

My crypto is unavailable due to token maintenance

Why does this happen:
Sometimes a token is under maintenance (due to network upgrades or wallet service updates). During this time, deposits or withdrawals may be temporarily suspended.

What to do:

• Check the OKX Status page for any ongoing maintenance.

• Try again once the service resumes.

My account has restrictions due to compliance or verification

Why does this happen:
If your account hasn’t passed the required identity verification or is under compliance review, your balance may be restricted for deposits, withdrawals, or trades.

What to do:

• Go to Profile > Verification to check your identity verification status.

• Complete or update verification if required. Learn more here.

I see a balance mismatch due to settlement delay

Why does this happen:
In rare cases (such as system upgrades or heavy market activity), there may be a short delay before balances are updated across accounts.

What to do:

• Refresh your Assets page after a few minutes.

• If the issue persists beyond 1–2 hours, contact our Support team via OK Assistant at the Support Center.

What are the basic steps I need to complete?

• Confirm TxID or order ID: Always copy your deposit TxID or trade order ID for reference.

• Check network confirmations: Deposits may take longer if the blockchain network is busy.

If you’ve confirmed your funds aren't in, and the deposit/trade shows as completed for over 2 hours, reach out to our Support team via OK Assistant on Support Center with your TxID/order ID. This helps the support team track and resolve the issue quickly.