Reviewed guide | 2026-10-16
Placing larger orders on OKX: splitting, iceberg and time-weighted options
Larger spot orders can move the book against you. How OKX users in Switzerland can use split limit orders and algorithmic options such as iceberg and TWAP to reduce price impact.
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A single large market order on a less liquid pair can walk through several price levels and leave you with a worse average price than expected. Even on major pairs, sizeable orders benefit from a little planning. OKX offers several ways to place larger orders more gently: simple manual splitting, iceberg orders that show only part of the size, and time-weighted orders that spread execution over a period. Each suits a slightly different situation.
Check depth before choosing a method
Open the order book for the pair and look at how much size sits within a reasonable distance of the current price. Compare it with your order. If your order is small relative to the visible depth, a single limit order may be enough. If it would consume several levels, consider one of the methods below. Note the time of day too, since depth often varies with trading activity across regions.
Manual splitting with limit orders
The simplest approach is to divide the order into several smaller limit orders and place them one at a time, or at a few prices close to the market. Wait between them and check how the book refills. This gives you full control and costs nothing extra. Resting limit orders are also usually charged the maker rate shown on your fee page, which can reduce costs compared with crossing the spread.
Iceberg and time-weighted orders
OKX's algorithmic order options include iceberg orders, which display only a portion of your total size in the book at once and replenish it as it fills, and time-weighted orders, which split execution into slices over a set period. Read the settings carefully: total size, slice size, price limit and duration. Start with a small total to see how the algorithm behaves before using it for a meaningful amount.
Review the execution
After the order completes, look at the fills in your order history. Calculate the average price and compare it with the mid price when you started. Note the fees charged on each fill, which may mix maker and taker depending on how slices executed. Over a few orders you will learn which method suits your pairs and size. Keep in mind that slower execution exposes you to price movement while it runs.
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Scenario checkpoint
- Compare your order size with visible book depth before choosing a method.
- Split into several resting limit orders when you want full control and maker fees.
- Test iceberg or time-weighted orders with a small total and read every setting.
- Review the average fill price and fees after execution and compare with the starting mid.
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