As reported by COINOTAG News on December 13, Coinglass data show that funding rates across leading CEX and DEX pairs remain subdued, signaling a cautious, broadly bearish backdrop for crypto assets. The accompanying chart lays out current readings for mainstream coins, underscoring cautious sentiment among market participants.

Known as the funding rate, this mechanism underpins perpetual contracts by nudging contract prices toward the underlying asset. The periodic payments flow between long and short traders and are not charged by the exchange, serving to calibrate the cost of holding positions and keep prices aligned.

Current readings place the baseline near 0.01%. When the funding rate rises above this level, it often signals a mild bullish tilt; readings underneath roughly 0.005% indicate bearish pressure and risk-off dynamics. Investors use these metrics to assess funding costs and leverage risk in the crypto market.