Exchanges

Getting started with funding rate arbitrage

Funding rate arbitrage is a delta-neutral strategy: you open opposite positions on two exchanges to capture the funding rate difference. The market risk cancels out — you profit from the spread.

To get started, you need accounts on at least 2 exchanges with perpetual futures. The more exchanges you have, the more arbitrage opportunities you can capture.

11 exchanges

Bitget

Top Tier

Fast-growing exchange known for copy trading and competitive fees.

Maker
0.02%
Taker
0.06%
Funding
8h
Copy trading leaderCompetitive feesInsurance fund
SpotFutures
Start Trading

MEXC

Mid Tier

Wide selection of altcoin perpetuals. Often first to list new tokens.

Maker
0.00%
Taker
0.03%
Funding
8h
Early token listingsZero maker feesWide altcoin selection
SpotFutures
Start Trading

Gate.io

Mid Tier

One of the oldest exchanges. Huge selection of altcoins and perpetuals.

Maker
0.02%
Taker
0.05%
Funding
8h
1400+ tokensQuantitative toolsStructured products
SpotFutures
Start Trading

KuCoin

Mid Tier

Popular for altcoin discovery. Good futures liquidity on major pairs.

Maker
0.02%
Taker
0.06%
Funding
8h
Trading bot marketplaceAltcoin discoveryLending
SpotFutures
Start Trading

CoinEx

Niche

Simple interface with solid altcoin perpetual coverage.

Maker
0.03%
Taker
0.05%
Funding
8h
Low minimum ordersSimple UIAMM support
SpotFutures
Start Trading

BloFin

Niche

Derivatives-focused exchange with copy trading and unified accounts.

Maker
0.02%
Taker
0.06%
Funding
8h
Copy tradingUnified accountNo KYC up to $20k
Futures
Start Trading

Bitunix

Niche

Newer derivatives exchange with competitive fees and bonus programs.

Maker
0.02%
Taker
0.06%
Funding
8h
Low feesBonus programsFast growing
Futures
Start Trading

Toobit

Niche

Simple perpetual exchange focused on user-friendly trading.

Maker
0.02%
Taker
0.06%
Funding
8h
Simple interfaceCopy tradingLow minimums
SpotFutures
Start Trading

XT.com

Niche

Growing exchange with a wide range of perpetual contracts.

Maker
0.02%
Taker
0.05%
Funding
8h
500+ contractsLaunchpadCompetitive fees
SpotFutures
Start Trading

LBank

Niche

Established exchange with perpetual contracts and active community.

Maker
0.02%
Taker
0.06%
Funding
8h
Active communityLaunchpadFlexible leverage
SpotFutures
Start Trading

WEEX

Niche

Futures-focused exchange with a wide range of perpetual contracts and copy trading.

Maker
0.02%
Taker
0.06%
Funding
4h/8h
Wide perpetual selectionCopy tradingCompetitive fees
SpotFutures
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Fee information is approximate and may vary based on VIP level, promotions, or token holdings. Always verify on the exchange website.