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Funding Rates Reset

Definition

Funding Rates Reset refers to the periodic adjustment of fees exchanged between long and short positions in perpetual futures contracts for cryptocurrencies. These rates ensure the perpetual contract price remains anchored to the spot price of the underlying asset, preventing significant divergence. A reset often occurs at regular intervals, such as every eight hours, influencing trader behavior and market equilibrium by incentivizing positions that align with the spot price. Positive funding rates indicate that long position holders pay shorts, suggesting bullish sentiment, while negative rates indicate the opposite.