Bitcoin Funding Rates Return to Neutral as Bearish Sentiment Eases Across CEX and DEX

COINOTAG News, citing Coinglass data, reports that current funding rates across major CEX and DEX venues have moderated after a sharp market drop. While the session opened with lows, recent readings show neutral levels for a broad set of pairs, easing the prior bearish bias seen on November 12.

In perpetual contracts, funding rates are exchange-set payments that keep prices aligned with the underlying spot. The rule of thumb: baseline 0.01%; readings above imply a bullish tilt; below 0.005% suggest a bearish environment. These payments occur between traders and are not charged by the exchange.

The move toward neutral funding rates signals more balanced interest and may reduce pressure on maintaining large long or short positions. Traders are advised to monitor funding-rate signals alongside price action to gauge whether momentum stabilizes or a new directional move emerges.