01Definition
Periodic transfers between long and short perpetual positions intended to keep contract price near spot.
02Context
Periodic transfers between long and short perpetual positions intended to keep contract price near spot. This coordinate is placed in the wider system through its protocol, economic and historical relationships.
03Why it matters
Understanding Perpetual funding rate helps distinguish a verifiable Bitcoin mechanism or historical record from slogans, products and market narratives.
⌖Reference points
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Linked to related atlas coordinates
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Grounded in a source record
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Explains function and trade-offs
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Part of the open Bitcoin knowledge graph