GFS Funding Rate & Schedule
GFS perpetual futures funding rate on 2 exchanges: MEXC, BingX. Each exchange's next rate, how often it is collected, the next collection time, the 8-hour equivalent and 24h volume are below. Data as of 2026-10-18 16:01 UTC, from the exchanges' public endpoints.
- • Cheapest for longs: MEXC (8h equivalent 0.0000%).
- • Best for shorts: BingX (8h equivalent +0.0050%).
- • Cross-exchange spread: 0.0050% per 8h.
- • Next collection: MEXC at 00:00 UTC (0.0000%, no payment).
- • Collection intervals: every 8h.
Where GFS stands
- • GFS ranks #712 by 24h volume among 922 pairs listed on at least two exchanges.
- • Average 8h equivalent across exchanges is +0.0025% (longs pay) — #424 of 922 from the highest.
- • Cross-exchange spread is 0.0050% (8h), #559 by spread — a wider spread means more arbitrage room.
GFS — funding by exchange
| Exchange | Next rate | Who pays | Interval | Next collection | 8h equiv. | Annual | 24h volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEXC | 0.0000% | none | every 8h | 00:00 UTC | 0.0000% | 0.0% | $101K | |
| BingX | +0.0050% | ▲ longs pay | every 8h |
Frequently asked questions
What is the GFS funding rate?
A periodic payment between long and short holders of the GFS perpetual contract. If the rate is positive, longs pay shorts; if negative, shorts pay longs. It keeps the perpetual price close to spot.
How often is GFS funding collected?
It depends on the exchange: MEXC 8h, BingX 8h. Use the "8h equivalent" column to compare different intervals.
Which exchange has the lowest GFS funding?
At the last refresh the lowest 8h equivalent for longs was MEXC (0.0000%) and the highest for shorts BingX (+0.0050%). Rates change during the period and are fixed at collection.
How is GFS funding calculated?
Payment = position size × funding rate. A 10,000 USDT GFS long at 0.01% pays 1 USDT at collection. Leverage doesn't change the payment; position size does. Highest 24h volume is on BingX ($1.2M).