Funding rates are an often overlooked yet vital aspect of the crypto market. These rates are essential in perpetual futures contracts — financial instruments that allow traders to bet on Bitcoin’s price without an expiration date. Funding rates help align the price of these contracts with the actual market price of Bitcoin through periodic payments […]
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Funding rates soared as traders bet big on Bitcoin’s future gains before correction