ETH funding rate divergence is obvious, with these exchanges showing a huge difference in rates.

RektRecovery · 2026-01-17T08:08:10+00:00

The latest data shows that the average funding rate across the Ethereum network over the past 8 hours is 0.0035%, with significant differences between platforms, reaching up to 0.0081%. Higher fees increase holding costs, and choosing the right platform can save money. The rate also reflects market sentiment.

RektRecovery

2026-01-17 08:08:10

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【BitPush】Latest data shows that the average 8-hour funding rate on the Ethereum network is maintained at around 0.0035%. However, the differences between major platforms are quite noticeable—one leading exchange has a rate as high as 0.0081%, a compliant platform quotes 0.0033%, and a derivatives exchange is at 0.0031%.

For the same product, the fee rate can vary so much across platforms, which is an important detail for those engaging in leveraged trading. A higher fee rate means higher holding costs, so choosing the right platform can save a lot of money. Market sentiment can also be inferred from the fee rate—when more people are optimistic about an upward move, the rate usually tends to be higher.

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ColdWalletGuardian

· 10h ago

Why is the fee difference so big? The leading exchange's 0.0081% is really outrageous, while compliant platforms are only 0.0033%. This price gap is enough to eat up a wave of small profits. --- Choosing a platform is more important than choosing a coin, otherwise even with high fees, you might end up losing everything. --- Funding rates reflect market sentiment. It's true, I've been observing the differences across platforms to gauge market heat. --- Comparing 0.0081% to 0.0031%, I only realized this later. Luckily, I didn't hold a large position on that top exchange. --- Accumulating this small daily fee difference over a month becomes a significant expense. Time to select a better platform. --- The higher the market sentiment, the higher the fee rate. Conversely, when fees surge, it's time to reduce positions. It's quite a useful reference. --- Why do we have to pay so much more for leverage trading? We really need to compare quotes across platforms.

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gas_fee_therapist

· 10h ago

Why is the fee difference so huge? That 0.0081% at the leading exchange, are they trying to wipe out retail investors? They just moved to a compliant platform. --- Choosing the right platform is really crucial. With the same leverage, the margin cost can differ by double. Who would still stubbornly hold on? --- That's why I only trade on small platforms. The fee rates are ridiculously low, but the liquidity is a bit poor. --- Wait, can fee rates really reflect market sentiment? Does this 0.0081% indicate someone is betting on a rise now? --- The fee rate at the top exchanges looks a bit ugly. No wonder everyone is jumping ship. --- I shorted at a derivative exchange with a rate of 0.0031%. Are the big players being bloodsucked or what? --- The divergence in funding rates is so severe. It feels like platform competition is really heating up. --- Sounds like another way to cut the leeks. Choosing the wrong platform is like actively giving away your money. --- 0.0081% vs. 0.0031% is a threefold difference. How can you trade when any choice results in a loss? --- What are high-fee platforms thinking? Why are they more expensive when everyone else is cheaper?

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NFTArtisanHQ

· 10h ago

ngl the funding rate fragmentation here is lowkey a perfect metaphor for market inefficiency... one might argue that the arbitrage gap between platforms reflects a deeper paradigm shift in how we perceive liquidity as a tokenomic primitive rather than a monolithic infrastructure layer

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RetailTherapist

· 11h ago

Is this fee rate at the top exchanges just a way to make money? Missing by 0.005 can lead you to switch to another platform. --- When it comes to funding rates, you really need to be meticulous. Anyway, I just see 0.0081% and immediately run away. --- Why get slaughtered for going long on the same platform? Switching platforms to save money is truly the best. --- Can fee rates reflect market sentiment? Then is someone manipulating the market now? --- Are there still people using exchanges with a 0.0081% fee rate? I just can't understand. --- Choosing a platform sounds simple, but in reality, you really need to compare more.

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CommunityJanitor

· 11h ago

Head exchanges 0.0081%? That's way too high, compliant platforms are at 0.0033%, saving more than half. Why are people still going there? --- The big difference in rates is obvious early on, but I don't know when a platform will truly start to compete. --- Choosing the right platform can save money, that's true. But most people still follow the trend towards top-tier platforms, and this small difference in fees isn't a big deal. --- Looking at market sentiment through fee rates is a valid approach, but it also depends on each platform's leverage and popularity. High fees don't necessarily mean a positive outlook. --- The difference between 0.0081% and 0.0031% can be felt over the long term, but only if you survive until then. --- How are the quotes from compliant platforms? How's their stability? Just looking at low fees isn't enough. --- Again, it's about fees. When will everyone start paying attention to slippage and liquidity? --- What time was this data last updated? Fee rates change constantly, so let's see the screenshot.

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