Funding Rates as a Market Signal

Why perpetual funding tells you more about positioning than price ever can.

Marcus Lin2026-04-045 min read

Introduction

Funding rates are the market's confession booth.

Positive Funding = Long Crowd

Extreme positive funding signals over-leveraged longs and squeeze risk.

Funding Rates as a Market Signal — chart — Editorial illustration for Trading coverage.

Persistent negative funding often marks capitulation lows.

Conclusion

Funding is not magic. But it is one of the cleanest sentiment gauges in any market.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making investment decisions.

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