Intro
Bitcoin Cash perpetual contracts use a funding rate to keep the contract price aligned with the underlying Bitcoin Cash index.
Traders who hold positions after each funding interval either pay or receive a payment based on the rate.
The mechanism prevents the contract from drifting far from spot markets.
Understanding the funding rate helps traders gauge cost or profit potential of holding a position overnight.
Key Takeaways
- Funding rate is paid every 8 hours (or per exchange interval).
- Positive rate means long traders pay shorts; negative rate means shorts pay longs.
- The rate depends on the price difference between the perpetual contract and the Bitcoin Cash spot index.
- Funding payments are not fees but cost‑of‑carry adjustments.
- Monitoring the funding rate reveals market sentiment and possible over‑leverage.
What Is the Bitcoin Cash Perpetual Contract Funding Rate?
The Bitcoin Cash perpetual contract funding rate is a periodic payment that occurs between long and short position holders. It is calculated as a percentage of the position’s notional value and is paid at the end of each funding interval, typically every 8 hours. The rate is set by the exchange based on the difference between the perpetual contract price and the spot index price, as explained in Investopedia’s
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