OKX (Perpetual & Spot)
OKX Historical Data Export & Format Guide
Prepare clean OKX perpetual data for blind chart rehearsal.
#01Raw Platform Data Specifications
Default File Format
CSV (zip archive)
Timestamp Precision
13-digit Milliseconds
Default Timezone
UTC
Volume Column Support
Yes (OHLCV)
#02How to Export Historical Data from OKX (Perpetual & Spot)
1
Access OKX Open Data Center or use public historical endpoints.
2
Extract CSV files for the target instrument.
3
Align headers to standard: time, open, high, low, close, volume.
#03Raw Header vs Standardized Header Mapping
| Raw Platform Column | Target Standard Column | Conversion Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ts (millisecond epoch) | time | Convert 13-digit Unix timestamps to UTC datetime strings. |
| o, h, l, c | open, high, low, close | Rename single-letter abbreviation headers to standard full names. |
#04Common Import Pitfalls & File Glitches
⚠️File Trap 01
Abbreviated Column Headers: OKX API dumps frequently use single-letter headers (o, h, l, c, vol) which break standard CSV parsers.
#05Frequently Asked Questions
Does BarionQuant accept OKX short headers?+
Our CSV formatters normalize 'o,h,l,c' into standard 'open,high,low,close' automatically.