funding rates

The spread between bitcoin and ether perpetual funding rates recently collapsed to an annualized level of -9%, according to data tracked by Glassnode. The decline is a sign that investors are willing to pour money into smaller, risky altcoins, expecting to generate a large profit. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "The Chart of the Day."

28. Feb. 2024

Bitcoin funding rates have been positive for 10 consecutive days. Why should investors care? In bitcoin’s case, funding rates have been positive every day since Jan. 14, with the exception of a neutral reading on Feb. 12. Investors holding long positions expect an asset’s value to increase, while those who are short an asset expect its value to decline. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down "The Chart of The Day."

24. Feb. 2023

Arca Director of Trading and Operations Wes Hansen joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the sustainability of bitcoin's recent rally. Plus, his outlook on how the upcoming  Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision will impact the crypto market. And, insights on bitcoin's funding rates and its comparison to ether.

30. Jan. 2023

Bitcoin-denominated open interest in futures and perpetuals rose to a record high of over 565,000 BTC, currently worth over $10 billion. Funding rates are negative, both trends signaling the market is leaning bearish in anticipation of a continued market downtrend. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

7. Sept. 2022