What are the funding rates for digital currencies on Binance?

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• Nov 30, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Funding rates for digital currencies on Binance are the fees charged for holding positions in perpetual futures contracts. These rates are determined by the market demand for long or short positions. When there is more demand for long positions, the funding rate becomes positive, meaning long position holders pay short position holders. Conversely, when there is more demand for short positions, the funding rate becomes negative, and short position holders pay long position holders. The funding rates are updated every 8 hours on Binance.
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• Nov 30, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The funding rates on Binance are influenced by several factors. Market sentiment, trading volume, and the difference between the spot price and the futures price can all impact the funding rates. Additionally, Binance uses an algorithm to adjust the funding rates to ensure they remain in line with the market conditions. It's important to note that funding rates can vary across different digital currencies and trading pairs on Binance.
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• Nov 30, 2021 · 3 years ago
  BYDFi, a digital currency exchange, also provides funding rates for digital currencies. Similar to Binance, the funding rates on BYDFi are determined by the market demand for long or short positions. However, it's worth mentioning that the funding rates on BYDFi may differ from those on Binance due to various factors such as liquidity and trading volume. It's always a good idea to compare the funding rates on different exchanges before making any trading decisions.
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