KEYS Funding Rate & Schedule
KEYS 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 2026-10-29 12:23 UTC, from the exchanges' public endpoints.
- • Cheapest for longs: MEXC (8h equivalent −0.0200%).
- • Best for shorts: BingX (8h equivalent −0.0140%).
- • Cross-exchange spread: 0.0060% per 8h.
- • Next collection: MEXC at 16:00 UTC (−0.0200%, shorts pay longs).
- • Collection intervals: every 8h.
Where KEYS stands
- • KEYS ranks #713 by 24h volume among 944 pairs listed on at least two exchanges.
- • Average 8h equivalent across exchanges is −0.0170% (shorts pay) — #877 of 944 from the highest.
- • Cross-exchange spread is 0.0060% (8h), #433 by spread — a wider spread means more arbitrage room.
KEYS — funding by exchange
| Exchange | Next rate | Who pays | Interval | Next collection | 8h equiv. | Annual | 24h volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEXC | −0.0200% | ▼ shorts pay | every 8h | 16:00 UTC | −0.0200% | −21.9% | $100K | |
| BingX | −0.0140% | ▼ shorts pay | every 8h | 16:00 UTC | −0.0140% | −15.3% | $1.3M |
The rate updates during the period and is fixed at collection. The 8h equivalent compares different intervals fairly (0.01% every 4h = 0.02% per 8h). Source: the exchanges' public endpoints.
KEYS — latest announcements and news
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What is the KEYS funding rate?
A periodic payment between long and short holders of the KEYS 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 KEYS 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 KEYS funding?
At the last refresh the lowest 8h equivalent for longs was MEXC (−0.0200%) and the highest for shorts BingX (−0.0140%). Rates change during the period and are fixed at collection.
How is KEYS funding calculated?
Payment = position size × funding rate. A 10,000 USDT KEYS long at 0.01% pays 1 USDT at collection. Leverage doesn't change the payment; position size does. Highest 24h volume is on BingX ($1.3M).
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