COINOTAG News, citing Coinglass data, shows that current funding rates across mainstream CEXs and DEXs point to a predominantly bearish market stance. The funding rate is the mechanism that keeps perpetual contracts aligned with the underlying asset by circulating payments between long and short traders, without direct platform charges. A rate near the baseline of 0.01% signals neutrality, while readings above 0.01% indicate bullish momentum, and readings below 0.005% reflect broad bearish sentiment across the sector.

Traders and portfolio managers can use these funding-rate signals to refine risk management and liquidity strategies for futures exposure. The interplay of long and short pressure on perpetual contracts affects funding costs and potential carry, guiding hedging decisions and margin planning. As the narrative shifts, consider rebalancing exposure toward assets with improving funding dynamics, while maintaining disciplined risk controls until the funding rate momentum confirms a sustained turn.