ZCAT Funding Rate & Schedule
ZCAT perpetual futures funding rate on 2 exchanges: BingX, 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 2026-10-18 16:02 UTC, from the exchanges' public endpoints.
- • Next collection: BingX at 20:00 UTC (−0.0200%, shorts pay longs).
- • Collection intervals: every 4h.
Where ZCAT stands
- • ZCAT ranks #809 by 24h volume among 922 pairs listed on at least two exchanges.
- • Average 8h equivalent across exchanges is −0.0400% (shorts pay) — #849 of 922 from the highest.
ZCAT — funding by exchange
| Exchange | Next rate | Who pays | Interval | Next collection | 8h equiv. | Annual | 24h volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BingX | −0.0200% | ▼ shorts pay | every 4h | 20:00 UTC | −0.0400% | −43.8% | $1.0M | |
| MEXC | −0.0200% | ▼ shorts pay | every 4h | 20:00 UTC | −0.0400% | −43.8% | $216K |
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZCAT funding rate?
A periodic payment between long and short holders of the ZCAT 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 ZCAT funding collected?
It depends on the exchange: BingX 4h, MEXC 4h. Use the "8h equivalent" column to compare different intervals.
Which exchange has the lowest ZCAT funding?
At the last refresh the lowest 8h equivalent for longs was BingX (−0.0400%) and the highest for shorts MEXC (−0.0400%). Rates change during the period and are fixed at collection.
How is ZCAT funding calculated?
Payment = position size × funding rate. A 10,000 USDT ZCAT long at 0.01% pays 1 USDT at collection. Leverage doesn't change the payment; position size does. Highest 24h volume is on BingX ($1.0M).
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