As of December 6, COINOTAG News reports, per Coinglass data, that funding rates across major CEXs and DEXs for perpetual contracts signal a cautiously bearish market mood. Readings cluster near the 0.01% baseline, with occasional prints below, indicating limited upside pressure on longs.
In simple terms, the funding rate is a periodic payment that keeps contract prices aligned with the underlying asset. It is exchanged between long and short traders and is not a fee collected by the platform. A rate above 0.01% has historically aligned with stronger long exposure, while sub-0.005% figures point to a bearish tilt.
Traders should incorporate these signals with price action and liquidity context. The current readings support a cautious stance and prudent risk management, favoring measured hedging over aggressive speculation until funding-rate dynamics offer clearer direction.