Q: How do I register for an account at OSL Digital Securities (HK)?

<ol> <li>Please follow these steps in order to <strong>create</strong> your OSLDS account:</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Please follow the registration link in the right hand top corner - https://osl.com home page or navigate to the OSL DS registration page - https://trade-hk.osl.com/register</li> <li>Enter your email address and telephone number. Read and accept the terms and conditions.</li> <li>You will receive a registration email. Simply click the registration button and set up your password.</li> <li>Your account is now created but as an unverified customer and trading on the Exchange or on Brokerage is turned off. Please start your onboarding with OSL DS in order to get access.</li> </ul> <ol> <li>In order to start / complete your <strong>onboarding</strong> to OSLDS, please provide your KYC information for our verification purposes:</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Login to the account your registered account using the login in button at https://trade-hk.osl.com/ or sign-in at https://trade-hk.osl.com/signin</li> <li>Follow the prompt to "Get Verified" and complete the journey. Please have to hand passport and proof of address.</li> <li>Once you have submitted the information and documents requested, the OSL DS onboarding team will get in touch to help get you activated.</li> </ul>

Question 1

How To Start Trading on OSL – a Quick Start Guide

Accepted Answer

Register for an account using a valid email address
Verify your identity with OSL a. Tip: have your identification document (e.g. HKID or passport) on hand b. And proof of address (dated within the last 3 months) ready
Deposit HK$10,000 (or USD equivalent) to complete the last step of your onboarding

For a detailed guide: How to Complete registration & onboarding: a step-by-step guide

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Question 2

Does OSL have a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

OSL offers a mobile app specifically designed for investors to access trusted crypto trading features. With the OSL Trusted Crypto Trading app, users can view real-time market data, including the live Bitcoin price and live Ethereum price, directly from their mobile devices. The app is available for download in the Hong Kong region on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Download the OSL App:

Whether you are tracking live Bitcoin (BTC) price or monitoring live Ethereum (ETH) price, the OSL app provides a seamless and reliable platform for managing your crypto assets.

If you encounter any issues during the download or installation process, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team for assistance. We hope you enjoy using the OSL app to stay updated on the latest crypto market trends!

If you want find out what crypto token OSL supports, then visit this article: https://osl.com/support/article/oslds-what-digital-assets-does-oslds-support-18yjtgh/

If you would like to read up on how to get started with registration and onboarding, then try this guide: https://osl.com/support/article/how-do-i-register-for-an-account-at-osl-digital-securities-hk-xjeqho/

Question 3

OSL Now Open for Retail Investors

Accepted Answer

Registration for retail investors at https://trade-hk.osl.com/ is open. OSL received an uplift to its existing license from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong on 2 August 2023 to allow retail investors the ability to register on its platform and access digital asset products.

OSL continues to services professional investors and institutional accounts. A professional investor is an individual with at least $8 million HKD in a bank or brokerage account.

Question 4

How do I register for an account at OSL Digital Securities (HK)?

Accepted Answer

Please follow these steps in order to create your OSLDS account:

Please follow the registration link in the right hand top corner - https://osl.com home page or navigate to the OSL DS registration page - https://trade-hk.osl.com/register
Enter your email address and telephone number. Read and accept the terms and conditions.
You will receive a registration email. Simply click the registration button and set up your password.
Your account is now created but as an unverified customer and trading on the Exchange or on Brokerage is turned off. Please start your onboarding with OSL DS in order to get access.

In order to start / complete your onboarding to OSLDS, please provide your KYC information for our verification purposes:

Login to the account your registered account using the login in button at https://trade-hk.osl.com/ or sign-in at https://trade-hk.osl.com/signin
Follow the prompt to "Get Verified" and complete the journey. Please have to hand passport and proof of address.
Once you have submitted the information and documents requested, the OSL DS onboarding team will get in touch to help get you activated.

Question 5

What is wallet verification?

Accepted Answer

On OSLDS all personal wallets that client wish to use for deposits and withdrawals must be verified. A self service wallet verification service is available on the OSL portal https://trade-hk.osl.com/ Please log into your account and navigate to the wallet verification tab. A number of guidance videos are available in the links below:

How can I navigate to "Wallet Verification"? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTyHZZiIDWg&list=PLHHCQGnWjqGzFBH6NT8e2-mqz7kxbQFzY&index=1

How to add a new personal wallet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTIU2m-11yA&list=PLHHCQGnWjqGzFBH6NT8e2-mqz7kxbQFzY&index=2

How to verify your wallets with Micro Payments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwWy_j3jYi0&list=PLHHCQGnWjqGzFBH6NT8e2-mqz7kxbQFzY&index=3

How to cancel, edit the name, reverify and remove an existing wallet address https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiWK6dOAaZA&list=PLHHCQGnWjqGzFBH6NT8e2-mqz7kxbQFzY&index=4

How to verify additional ERC20 wallet addresses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyA_5hvs3OY&list=PLHHCQGnWjqGzFBH6NT8e2-mqz7kxbQFzY&index=5

How to verify your wallet with a signing challenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HUEu8efBvg&list=PLHHCQGnWjqGzFBH6NT8e2-mqz7kxbQFzY&index=6

How to perform a signing challenge with Ledger, using electrum wallet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qxc4SD9ihg&list=PLHHCQGnWjqGzFBH6NT8e2-mqz7kxbQFzY&index=7

How to perform a signing challenge with a Trezor wallet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFM6pQuz2TM&list=PLHHCQGnWjqGzFBH6NT8e2-mqz7kxbQFzY&

Question 6

What are the fees for trading OTC, RFQ and Exchange?

Accepted Answer

OSL does not charge any fees for Over-The-Counter (OTC) or Request-For-Quote (RFQ) trades. The price you see in the quote is the all-in price, meaning it includes all costs and there are no additional fees. This ensures a transparent and straightforward trading experience for our users.

A maker/taker fee is charged on exchange trades executed. For detailed information, refer to the links below:

Retail Investors Fee Structure

Professional Investors Fee Structure

Note RFQ is also known as "Quick Trade" in the OSL mobile app.

OTC trading is available to Professional Investors and Institutional Clients.

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