RT Funding Rate & Schedule
RT perpetual futures funding rate on 1 exchanges: MEXC. 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 20:07 UTC, from the exchanges' public endpoints.
- • Next collection: MEXC at 00:00 UTC (+0.0200%, longs pay shorts).
- • Collection intervals: every 4h.
RT — funding by exchange
| Exchange | Next rate | Who pays | Interval | Next collection | 8h equiv. | Annual | 24h volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEXC | +0.0200% | ▲ longs pay | every 4h | 00:00 UTC | +0.0400% | +43.8% | $211K |
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.
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What is the RT funding rate?
A periodic payment between long and short holders of the RT 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 RT funding collected?
It depends on the exchange: MEXC 4h. Use the "8h equivalent" column to compare different intervals.
Which exchange has the lowest RT funding?
At least two exchanges are needed to compare.
How is RT funding calculated?
Payment = position size × funding rate. A 10,000 USDT RT long at 0.01% pays 1 USDT at collection. Leverage doesn't change the payment; position size does. Highest 24h volume is on MEXC ($211K).
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