Funding Rate

Funding rate is a periodic payment between long and short traders on perpetual futures to tether the contract to spot.

What Is Funding Rate?

Funding rate is a periodic payment between long and short traders on perpetual futures to tether the contract to spot.

Positive funding usually means longs pay shorts; negative means shorts pay longs (conventions vary).

Why Funding Rate Matters

  • Why traders care: Sentiment and carry signal for perps.
  • Playbook fit: Best with structure, volume, and risk rules.
  • Alert fit: Clear levels or thresholds become Phalerta notifications.

How Traders Use Funding Rate

Extremely positive funding can mark crowded longs. Combine with structure.

Example: Funding Rate in Practice

When funding is elevated, a trader avoids chasing and relies on invalidation alerts.

Pro Tip

Don’t trade funding alone.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Funding Rate?

Funding rate is a periodic payment between long and short traders on perpetual futures to tether the contract to spot.

How often is funding paid?

Depends on the venue — often every 8 hours.

Can Phalerta help?

Yes — set price or indicator alerts and get notified on Telegram, Discord, Email, or the app.

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