What it means
Funding rates can be positive or negative depending on market conditions.
Why it matters
Funding affects the cost of holding leveraged positions over time.
Related pages
Continue with Perpetual contract or return to the crypto glossary.
How to use this term
Use Funding Rate as a practical checkpoint when comparing exchanges, wallets, cards or on-chain tools.
What to check
Check how the term appears in fees, limits, account rules, wallet flows and risk notes before making a platform decision.