COW Funding Rates

Name: COW Funding Rates Dataset
Creator: Yieldo
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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What is the COW funding rate right now?

As of 04.09.2026, the COW perpetual funding rate on Bybit is 0.005% per settlement period, or 5.5% annualized.

Updated: 04.09.2026 00:49 MSK

Highest Rate Now

+0.0050% Bybit · Annualized: 5.48% · 8h Interval

Longs pay Shorts

Exchange	Rate	Annualized	Interval	Next Funding
Bybit	+0.0050%	5.48%	8h	03:00
Gate.io	+0.0050%	10.95%	4h	03:00
KuCoin	+0.0050%	5.48%	8h	03:00
BingX	+0.0050%	5.48%	8h	03:00
Binance	+0.0037%	4.08%	8h	03:00
MEXC	+0.0031%	3.39%	8h	—
Aster	-0.0025%	-2.77%	8h	01:00
Bitget	+0.0018%	1.97%	8h	—

Delta-neutral arbitrage on these rates

About COW Funding Rates

Funding rates for COW perpetual futures reflect the cost of holding long or short positions. When the rate is positive, longs pay shorts; when negative, shorts pay longs. Rates are typically settled every 8 hours and can vary significantly across exchanges. Traders use funding rate differences between exchanges for delta-neutral arbitrage strategies. We monitor funding rates across 7+ exchanges including Bybit, Bitget, OKX, MEXC, Gate.io, and KuCoin, updating data every 10 minutes.

What are Funding Rates?

Funding rates are periodic payments between long and short traders in perpetual futures markets. They keep the futures price aligned with the spot price. High positive rates indicate bullish sentiment (longs pay shorts), while negative rates signal bearish conditions (shorts pay longs). Rates are typically settled every 8 hours, though some exchanges use 4-hour or 1-hour intervals.

FAQ

COW Funding FAQ

What is the current COW funding rate?

The COW funding rate varies across exchanges and is updated every 10 minutes. Check the comparison table above for the latest rates across all supported exchanges.

What does a positive COW funding rate mean?

A positive funding rate means traders holding long COW positions pay those holding short positions. This typically indicates bullish market sentiment with more demand for long positions.

How can I profit from COW funding rate differences?

Delta-neutral arbitrage involves opening a long position on an exchange with low/negative funding and a short position on an exchange with high/positive funding. You collect the funding rate difference while maintaining market-neutral exposure.

How often are COW funding rates settled?

Most exchanges settle COW funding rates every 8 hours (3 times per day). Some exchanges use 4-hour or 1-hour intervals. The settlement frequency affects the annualized yield calculation.