OKX DEX User Guide: Swap, Bridge & Trade Crypto Seamlessly

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OKX DEX is a cutting-edge multi-chain and cross-chain trading aggregator that optimizes decentralized trading. By leveraging X Routing, it scans 400+ DEXs across 20+ blockchains to deliver the best prices with minimal slippage and reduced gas fees. This guide walks you through its core features: Market Discovery, Swap & Bridge, and Limit Orders.


Key Features of OKX DEX

Multi-Chain Support: Trade across 26+ blockchains (Ethereum, BSC, Solana, etc.).
Cross-Chain Swaps: Bridge assets between 17+ chains via cBridge, MultiChain, and more.
Liquidity Aggregation: Splits orders for optimal pricing by comparing 3M+ crypto assets.
Gas Efficiency: "Swap for Gas" converts assets into network fees instantly.


Step 1: Navigating the Token Market

Discover trending tokens effortlessly:

  1. Open OKX AppWalletTradeMarket.
  2. Search for a token or browse the list.
  3. Review token details (price charts, liquidity) and tap the ★ icon to favorite it.
  4. Tap Swap or Bridge to proceed.

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Step 2: Executing Trades

Option A: Swap & Bridge

Swap Tokens

  1. Enter amounts under From (e.g., ETH) and To (e.g., USDC).
  2. Set slippage tolerance (default: 1–3%; increase for low-liquidity tokens).
  3. Tap SwapConfirm (ensure sufficient gas fees).
  4. Insufficient gas? Use Swap for Gas to convert assets like USDT into ETH for fees.

Cross-Chain Bridge

  1. Select tokens on different networks (e.g., BSC to Polygon).
  2. Choose a bridge route (e.g., cBridge) and tap Swap Cross-Chain.
  3. Confirm details → ApproveConfirm.

Pro Tip: High slippage (5%+) may be needed for low-liquidity tokens.


Option B: Limit Orders

  1. Select Limit Order in the Trade tab.
  2. Set price and amount (e.g., buy BTC at $50,000).
  3. Review → Place Order.

FAQs

1. Which chains does OKX DEX support?

OKX DEX supports 26+ chains, including Ethereum, Avalanche, and Arbitrum.

2. How does "Swap for Gas" work?

It converts assets like stablecoins into native gas tokens (e.g., ETH for Ethereum) in one click.

3. Why do swaps fail?

Low slippage settings or insufficient liquidity. Adjust slippage to 5%+ for volatile tokens.

4. Are bridged funds secure?

Yes! OKX DEX uses audited bridges like MultiChain and cBridge.

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Pro Tips for Lower Fees

By combining deep liquidity and cross-chain agility, OKX DEX simplifies decentralized trading—whether you’re swapping stablecoins or bridging to Layer 2s.