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Funding Rates

FR


INTERVALS 
Tier 1: 1M, 1W, 3D, 1D
Tier 2: 1M, 1W, 3D, 1D, 12h, 4h, 2h, 1h, 15m, 10m, 5m, 1m
Tier 3: 1M, 1W, 3D, 1D, 12h, 4h, 2h, 1h, 15m, 10m, 5m, 1m



Funding Rates


Definition


Funding Rates (FR), known as funding fees, are a key indicator in the cryptocurrency futures market. This indicator shows the positions, whether long (Long) or short (Short), that traders are taking in the futures markets.


How It Works


  • Futures Market: In futures contracts, funding rates are adjusted at regular intervals, helping to balance the contract price with the market price of the underlying asset.


  • Long vs. Short: Traders in Long positions pay funding fees to traders in Short positions, or vice versa, depending on how funding rates are set by the market.


Significance


  • Extreme Levels: Extremely high or low funding rates can indicate an overheated market (too many Long or Short positions) or market capitulation. Such conditions often signal that the market may soon experience a significant change in direction.


  • FR Alerts: Whether funding rates are rising or falling, they can be treated as a warning of a potential change in the local price trend.


Interpretation


Indicator

Interpretation

High FR

May signal excessive optimism (greed) and a potential future price decline.

Low FR

Indicates pessimism (fear) in the market, which may precede price increases.




Analyzing funding rates is useful in conjunction with other market indicators and on-chain data, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of current market sentiments and potential Bitcoin price trend changes.|

Updated on: 07/03/2024

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