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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MetamaskMechanic

· 14h ago

Is the difference so big? The fee rates at leading exchanges are really just money-grabbing. I’d better stick to compliant platforms. This price difference can be exploited by anyone, no wonder experienced traders keep an eye on fee rates. High or low fee rates immediately reveal who is dumping and who is pumping, it's more straightforward than reading K-line charts. The same coin can have such a huge fee difference across different exchanges, how can you trade like that? You need to be sharp. Choosing the wrong exchange means losing more than just a little money. Long-term holders should have already paid attention to this. The outrageous fee rates at top exchanges make you wonder if you’re paying an IQ tax. Such a big fee gap indicates market sentiment is truly divided. Look at who really believes in ETH. That’s why I never put all my money on one exchange. Fee rates can really eat into profits. People doing arbitrage between 0.0081% and 0.0031% probably laugh their heads off. Regulated platforms have more reasonable fee rates; the top one is really ruthless.

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ColdWalletGuardian

· 01-17 08:35

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

· 01-17 08:33

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

· 01-17 08:29

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

· 01-17 08:23

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

· 01-17 08:13

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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