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What Are Funding Rates and How Do They Affect Your Trades? A Complete Guide for 2026

abeebstacks
2026-02-18
Understand what funding rates are, how they work in perpetual futures, and how they impact profits, costs, and timing—plus smart strategies to manage funding fees in 2026 markets.
All views expressed are the author’s personal opinions, and do not constitute investment advice.
Fear and Greed Index
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Fear
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+81.25%
+18.75%
Bullish (Long)
Bearish (Short)
SpotFutures
LONGXIA
0.0180
+120.56%
BSB
0.1537
-0.95%
RESOLV
0.1302
+9.57%
MOLT
0.0{4}2260
-5.68%
SIREN
0.4770
+1.58%
SIGN
0.0534
-4.35%
Gainers
MILADY
0.0065
+132.46%
LONGXIA
0.0180
+120.56%
FLOW
0.0672
+59.54%
AINBSC
0.0534
+47.78%
ARC
0.0422
+34.00%
SXT
0.0225
+30.76%
EDEL
0.0155
+29.04%
XNY
0.0047
+28.21%
PSYOPANIME
0.0069
+26.09%
MINI
0.0017
+25.66%
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