How does Binance calculate the funding rate for perpetual futures?

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• Nov 23, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The funding rate for perpetual futures on Binance is calculated using a mechanism called the Funding Rate Calculation. This calculation takes into account several factors, including the interest rate and the premium or discount of the perpetual futures contract compared to the underlying asset's spot price. The funding rate is typically adjusted every 8 hours and is used to ensure that the perpetual futures contract closely tracks the underlying asset's price. Traders who hold positions in perpetual futures contracts pay or receive funding based on the funding rate. This mechanism helps to prevent large price discrepancies between the perpetual futures market and the spot market.
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• Nov 23, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Binance calculates the funding rate for perpetual futures by considering the interest rate and the premium or discount of the contract. The funding rate is adjusted every 8 hours to ensure that the perpetual futures contract stays in line with the underlying asset's spot price. Traders who hold positions in perpetual futures contracts may have to pay or receive funding based on the funding rate. This mechanism helps to keep the perpetual futures market in sync with the spot market and prevents large price deviations.
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• Nov 23, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The funding rate for perpetual futures on Binance is determined by a funding rate calculation. This calculation takes into account the interest rate and the premium or discount of the perpetual futures contract compared to the underlying asset's spot price. The funding rate is adjusted every 8 hours to maintain the contract's alignment with the spot price. Traders who hold positions in perpetual futures contracts may have to pay or receive funding based on the funding rate. It's important to note that the funding rate calculation may vary between different exchanges, so it's always a good idea to check the specific rules of each platform.
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• Nov 23, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The funding rate for perpetual futures on Binance is calculated using a formula that considers the interest rate and the premium or discount of the perpetual futures contract. This rate is adjusted every 8 hours to ensure that the contract stays in line with the underlying asset's spot price. Traders who hold positions in perpetual futures contracts may have to pay or receive funding based on the funding rate. It's worth mentioning that each exchange may have its own method of calculating the funding rate, so it's important to understand the specific rules of the platform you're trading on.
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• Nov 23, 2021 · 3 years ago
  When it comes to calculating the funding rate for perpetual futures on Binance, the exchange uses a specific formula that takes into account the interest rate and the premium or discount of the perpetual futures contract compared to the underlying asset's spot price. This funding rate is adjusted every 8 hours to ensure that the contract closely follows the spot price. Traders who hold positions in perpetual futures contracts may have to pay or receive funding based on this rate. It's worth noting that other exchanges may have their own methods of calculating the funding rate, so it's always a good idea to familiarize yourself with the rules of the specific platform you're trading on.
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