Live Funding Rates
Monitor real-time funding rates across major exchanges to identify profitable arbitrage opportunities.
Funding Rates
Real-time perpetual futures funding opportunities across global crypto markets
Understanding Perpetual Funding Rates
Funding rates are periodic payments exchanged between long and short traders in perpetual futures markets, designed to keep contract prices aligned with underlying spot markets.
Positive Funding Rate
- Longs pay shorts
- Perpetual price above spot price
- Bullish market sentiment
- Short positions receive funding
Negative Funding Rate
- Shorts pay longs
- Perpetual price below spot price
- Bearish market sentiment
- Long positions receive funding
Why Funding Arbitrage?
Passive Income
Earn consistent returns without market direction exposure
Hedged Positions
Spot + perpetual hedge eliminates price risk
Predictable Returns
Calculable funding payments every 8 hours
Low Volatility
Less risky than directional trading strategies
Market Opportunity
High funding rates often occur during periods of extreme market sentiment, creating ideal arbitrage conditions.
Live Profit Calculation Example
📊 Market Conditions
$100,000
+0.05%
Positive⚡ Strategy Setup
On spot exchange
On futures exchange
💰 Profit Calculation
$50.00
Position × Price × Rate
1 BTC × $100,000 × 0.0005 = $50
$450.00
*Assuming stable funding rate
Key Insight: Neutral Market Exposure
By holding offsetting spot and perpetual positions, you remain market-neutral while collecting funding payments. Price movements in either direction have minimal impact on your overall position.
Success Stories & Community Feedback
Jane D.
Trader
Using funding arbitrage helped me earn consistent 15-20% APY returns without exposing myself to market volatility. The real-time alerts are invaluable.
Michael S.
Investor
The platform's multi-exchange comparison allows me to capture the best funding rates across venues. A game-changer for systematic trading.
Sophia K.
Crypto Educator
Teaching funding arbitrage to my students became much easier with this dashboard. The visualizations make complex concepts accessible to beginners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Funding rates are primarily influenced by:
- Price Premium/Discount: Difference between perpetual and spot prices
- Market Sentiment: Bullish/bearish positioning imbalance
- Volatility: High volatility can increase funding rates
- Liquidity: Market depth affects rate stability
- Time to Funding: Rates often spike approaching settlement
Primary Risks:
- Funding Rate Reversal: Positive rates can turn negative
- Exchange Risk: Platform issues or insolvency
- Liquidation Risk: Margin requirements on futures side
- Slippage: Entry/exit price differences
Mitigation Strategies:
- Use reputable, regulated exchanges
- Maintain adequate margin buffers
- Diversify across multiple assets
- Monitor rate trends before entering
Different exchanges offer varying conditions:
| Exchange | Funding Interval | Typical Rates | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binance | Every 8 hours | ±0.01% - 0.10% | 0.02% maker / 0.04% taker fee |
| Bybit | Every 8 hours | ±0.01% - 0.15% | 0.01% maker / 0.06% taker fee |
| OKX | Every 8 hours | ±0.01% - 0.08% | 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker fee |
Yes, automation is highly recommended for funding arbitrage:
Automation Benefits:
- Capture funding payments precisely on time
- Monitor multiple exchanges simultaneously
- React instantly to rate changes
- Manage positions 24/7
Our Platform Features:
- Real-time rate monitoring
- Performance tracking dashboard
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Automated alert triggers Coming Soon
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API integration for execution Coming Soon
Recommended approach:
- Start Small: Begin with 1-5% of capital per position
- Calculate Maximum Drawdown: Account for potential rate reversals
- Consider Correlation: Diversify across uncorrelated assets
- Account for Fees: Ensure profitability after all costs
- Use Stop-Losses: Exit if rates move against you significantly