funding rate
Coverage of funding rate in the Nexus archive.
- Bitcoin funding rate hits 2-week high: Is $70K next?
Bitcoin’s funding rate has reached a 2-week high, reflecting investor optimism. However, ETF outflows and macroeconomic concerns may hinder Bitcoin’s short-term growth potential.
- Funding rate divergence between exchanges on the same perp i've been obsessing over this for months
The article discusses persistent funding rate discrepancies between exchanges for the same perpetual contracts, such as ETHUSDT on BitMEX and Bybit, which remain unexplained despite similar open interest and mark prices. The author explores potential reasons like regional taker flow, funding formula differences, and execution friction but questions why these gaps persist for days without arbitrage closing them.
- Holding a perp overnight/weekend? My checklist so I stop getting wrecked.
The article outlines a checklist to avoid losses when holding perpetual crypto contracts over weekends, focusing on factors like funding rates, liquidity risks, event calendars, and position health. The author shares lessons learned from past mistakes, such as high fees on PEPE and volatility from Fed events.
- Bitcoin enters disbelief phase as USDC exchange reserves push above $7.5B
Bitcoin's negative funding rate and USDC reserves exceeding $7.5 billion suggest potential shifts in market sentiment. Traders may be positioning against the current bearish trend, raising questions about Bitcoin's price trajectory.