Cryptocurrency Market Shows Divergence in Funding Rates

According to BlockBeats, data from Coinglass indicates that the current funding rates on major centralized and decentralized exchanges (CEX and DEX) reflect a market characterized by both bearish and neutral sentiments. The funding rates for major cryptocurrencies are detailed in the accompanying chart. Funding rates are a mechanism used by cryptocurrency trading platforms to maintain the balance between contract prices and the prices of the underlying assets, typically applied to perpetual contracts. This system facilitates the exchange of funds between long and short traders, without the trading platform collecting any fees. It serves to adjust the cost or profit of holding contracts, ensuring that contract prices remain close to the underlying asset prices. A funding rate of 0.01% is considered the baseline rate. When the funding rate exceeds 0.01%, it indicates a generally bullish market sentiment. Conversely, when the funding rate falls below 0.005%, it suggests a predominantly bearish market outlook.