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title: “dYdX Funding Rates — Live Perpetual Futures Data for All Pairs”
slug: “dydx-funding-rates”
author: “Funding Alerts Team”
date: 2026-07-02
template: exchange-pillar
target_keyword: “dYdX funding rates”
secondary_keywords:
– “dYdX perpetual”
– “dYdX v4″
schema_type: Article
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# dYdX Funding Rates — Live
Real-time funding rates for **all dYdX perpetual pairs**, updated every 1
hour from on-chain data.
[fa-exchange-live exchange=”dydx”]
## What is dYdX?
dYdX is one of the **oldest and most established DEX perpetual futures
exchanges**. Originally built on Ethereum L2 (Starkware), dYdX v4 (2023)
migrated to its own Cosmos-based appchain.
Key features:
– **On-chain orderbook** (fully decentralized matching)
– **Hourly funding**
– **No KYC**
– **Self-custody**
– **Tighter spreads** than Hyperliquid on major pairs
## Top dYdX Funding Rates Right Now
| Pair | Funding (1h) | Annualized | 24h Volume |
|——|————–|————|————|
| (auto-populated by shortcode) |
## dYdX vs Hyperliquid vs CEX Funding
| Feature | dYdX | Hyperliquid | Binance/Bybit |
|———|——|————-|—————|
| Funding interval | 1h | 1h | 8h |
| Settlement | On-chain | On-chain | Off-chain |
| Liquidity (BTC) | High | Very High | Highest |
| Liquidity (altcoins) | Medium | High | Highest |
| Fees | 0.05% taker | 0.035% taker | 0.04% taker |
| KYC | None | None | Required |
For BTC and ETH perps, all three are similar. For altcoins, Binance/Bybit
win on liquidity but lose on accessibility.
## How to Use dYdX for Funding Rate Arbitrage
**Strategy: Cross-exchange with CEX**
1. Long BTC on dYdX (1h funding compounds)
2. Short BTC on Binance (8h funding)
3. Net spread: usually 0-2% APR (tight)
4. Best during high-volatility periods when funding diverges
**Strategy: Spot-perp on dYdX**
1. Buy USDC on Coinbase
2. Bridge to dYdX chain
3. Long spot (via spot margin) + short perp
4. Collect funding
5. Bridge back
Expected return: 5-12% APR after fees.
## dYdX Funding Rate FAQs
### Is dYdX safe?
dYdX v4 is one of the most audited DeFi protocols. The orderbook is fully
on-chain, and the validator set is permissioned. Risk is much lower than
typical DeFi.
### How do I deposit to dYdX?
Use the official app at dydx.trade. Deposit USDC from Ethereum, Arbitrum,
or Solana (via Wormhole).
### Why is dYdX funding lower than Hyperliquid?
dYdX has more institutional market makers, which tightens the funding
spread. Hyperliquid has more retail and arb bots, which can spike funding
higher.
## Other dYdX Resources
– [dYdX Official](https://dydx.trade)
– [dYdX Token on CoinGecko](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/dydx)
– [Funding Rate Screener](/funding-rate-screener/?exchange=dydx)
### Related Pages
**Learn the basics:**
– [What Is Funding Rate in Crypto? Complete 2026 Guide](/what-is-funding-rate-crypto-guide/)
– [Top 5 Funding Rate Arbitrage Strategies](/top-funding-rate-arbitrage-strategies-2026/)
– [Hyperliquid vs dYdX vs GMX Comparison](/hyperliquid-vs-dydx-vs-gmx/)
**Track specific 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/)
– [Toncoin (TON) Funding Rate](/toncoin-ton-funding-rate/)
**Compare with other exchanges:**
– [Hyperliquid Funding Rates](/hyperliquid-funding-rates/)
– [GMX Funding Rates](/gmx-funding-rates/)
– [Kraken Funding Rates](/kraken-funding-rates/)
– [KuCoin Funding Rates](/kucoin-funding-rates/)
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## Disclaimer
Funding rate data is informational only. Not financial advice.
What is the dYdX funding rate?
The dYdX funding rate is the periodic fee exchanged between long and short traders in dYdX v4 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 helps keep the perpetual futures price aligned with the underlying spot price.
How to read this page
The table above shows the current dYdX funding rates for all available USDT-margined perpetual contracts. Each row displays the trading pair, current funding rate percentage, 24h change, and trading volume. Rates are updated every 5 minutes. Positive rates appear in red (longs paying), negative rates in green (shorts paying).
Why dYdX funding matters
dYdX v4 is a derivatives exchange and its funding rates provide important signals about market positioning. Extreme funding rates can indicate overcrowded positions and potential reversals. Monitoring dYdX funding alongside other exchanges gives a complete picture of market sentiment.
Cross-exchange comparison
Comparing dYdX funding rates with Binance, Bybit, and OKX reveals arbitrage opportunities. When the same asset has significantly different rates across exchanges, traders can profit from the spread while remaining market-neutral. Use our multi-exchange heatmap to spot these gaps in real time.
👉 See the live TON funding rate page for full cross-exchange data.