Perpetual Futures Funding Rate Calculator

Calculate the cost of holding cryptocurrency perpetual futures based on funding rate, notional size, and holding period. Analyze funding rate annualized cost, cash-and-carry arbitrage opportunity between spot and perp, and basis trade profitability.

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How It Works

Calculate the cost of holding cryptocurrency perpetual futures based on funding rate, notional size, and holding period. Analyze funding rate annualized cost, cash-and-carry arbitrage opportunity between spot and perp, and basis trade profitability

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Funding rate — The funding rate recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Notional size — The notional size recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Holding period — The holding period recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the perp funding rate result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the funding rate, notional size, holding period for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate the cost of holding cryptocurrency perpetual futures based on funding rate, notional size, and holding period. Analyze funding rate annualized cost, cash-and-carry arbitrage opportunity between spot and perp, and basis trade profitability. Use the perp funding rate result to inform your calculation.

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