How does the concept of funding rate impact perpetual futures trading in the digital currency space?

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• Dec 25, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The funding rate is a mechanism used in perpetual futures trading to ensure the market price of the contract stays close to the underlying asset's spot price. It is calculated based on the difference between the contract price and the spot price, as well as the interest rates of the funding currency. When the funding rate is positive, long position holders pay funding fees to short position holders, and vice versa. This incentivizes traders to balance the market and prevents the contract price from deviating too far from the spot price.
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• Dec 25, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The funding rate is an important factor for traders to consider when participating in perpetual futures trading. A high funding rate indicates that long position holders are paying a significant amount to short position holders, which can eat into their profits. On the other hand, a negative funding rate means that short position holders are paying funding fees to long position holders, which can be beneficial for longs. Traders need to monitor the funding rate closely and adjust their positions accordingly to maximize their profits.
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• Dec 25, 2021 · 3 years ago
  In perpetual futures trading, the funding rate is determined by the market demand for long and short positions. When there are more traders longing the contract, the funding rate tends to be positive as shorts are in higher demand. Conversely, when more traders are shorting the contract, the funding rate becomes negative as longs are in higher demand. This mechanism helps to maintain balance in the market and prevents excessive price deviations. At BYDFi, we have implemented a fair funding rate calculation to ensure a transparent and efficient trading experience for our users.
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