# Internet Computer (ICP) Live Funding Rate
Real-time ICP perpetual futures funding rate across Binance, Bybit, OKX,
and Kraken. Updated every 5 minutes.
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## What is Internet Computer Funding Rate?
The Internet Computer (ICP) is a blockchain network developed by the
Dfinity Foundation, enabling fully on-chain applications and smart
contracts that run at web speed. ICP perpetuals are listed on most
major CEXes.
ICP funding tends to be **moderate** (10-20% APR) because:
– Niche but loyal community
– Lower retail trading volume than top L1s
– Periodic Dfinity announcements create volatility
## Current ICP Funding Rate by Exchange
| Exchange | Funding (8h) | APR |
|———-|————–|—–|
| Binance | +0.0095% | +13.0% APR |
| Bybit | +0.0105% | +14.3% APR |
| OKX | +0.0088% | +12.0% APR |
## ICP Historical Funding Rate (Last 30 Days)
[fa-coin-chart coin=”ICP” days=”30″]
## How to Trade ICP Funding Rate
**Catalyst-driven:**
ICP funding spikes 3-5x during major Dfinity announcements
(new chain key cryptography, AI integration, partnerships).
Track [@dfinity](https://twitter.com/dfinity) for early signals.
**Cross-exchange arb:**
ICP has consistent 3-6 bps funding spread between Binance and
Bybit, making it suitable for stable 25-40% APR delta-neutral
strategies.
## ICP Funding Rate FAQs
### Is ICP still relevant?
Yes. The Internet Computer is one of the few chains running
fully on-chain at scale, with growing adoption in AI and
decentralized social.
### Why is ICP funding low?
ICP’s lower retail trading volume creates less directional
imbalance compared to memecoins or top L1s.
## Other ICP Resources
– [Internet Computer on CoinGecko](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/internet-computer)
– [ICP Funding Rate Screener](/funding-rate-screener/?coin=ICP)
### Related Pages
**Learn the basics:**
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– [Top 5 Funding Rate Arbitrage Strategies](/top-funding-rate-arbitrage-strategies-2026/)
– [Hyperliquid vs dYdX vs GMX Comparison](/hyperliquid-vs-dydx-vs-gmx/)
**Track on other exchanges:**
– [Hyperliquid Funding Rates](/hyperliquid-funding-rates/)
– [dYdX Funding Rates](/dydx-funding-rates/)
– [GMX Funding Rates](/gmx-funding-rates/)
– [Kraken Funding Rates](/kraken-funding-rates/)
– [KuCoin Funding Rates](/kucoin-funding-rates/)
**Compare with similar coins:**
– [Hyperliquid (HYPE) Funding Rate](/hyperliquid-hype-funding-rate/)
– [Sui (SUI) Funding Rate](/sui-funding-rate/)
– [Arbitrum (ARB) Funding Rate](/arbitrum-arb-funding-rate/)
– [Optimism (OP) Funding Rate](/optimism-op-funding-rate/)
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## Disclaimer
Funding rate data is for informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
What is the Internet Computer (ICP) funding rate?
The Internet Computer (ICP) funding rate is the periodic fee paid between long and short traders in ICP perpetual futures contracts. A positive rate means longs pay shorts, indicating bullish sentiment. A negative rate means shorts pay longs, suggesting bearish positioning. The rate keeps the perpetual futures price aligned with ICP’s spot price.
How to read the data above
The table shows the current ICP funding rate across major exchanges. Each row displays the exchange, current funding rate, next funding time, and 24h volume. Positive rates appear in red, negative in green. Internet Computer is a decentralized cloud. Its funding rate reflects market sentiment toward ICP specifically.
Why ICP funding matters
ICP funding rates provide signals about market positioning. Extremely high positive funding suggests overcrowded longs and potential for a correction. Deeply negative funding indicates bearish positioning and possible short squeeze setups. Monitoring ICP funding alongside open interest gives traders a view of how leveraged the market is.
Cross-exchange ICP funding arbitrage
When ICP has different funding rates across exchanges, traders can profit from the gap. Short on the exchange with the higher rate, long on the exchange with the lower rate, and collect the spread every 8 hours while remaining delta-neutral. Use our heatmap to spot these gaps in real time.
👉 See the live OP funding rate page for full cross-exchange data.