KuCoin GMT/USDT Funding Rate
8h4,160 settlements analyzed · 2022-03-31 to 2026-03-16
Funding Rate Analysis
GMT/USDT on KuCoin has maintained a 56.1% positive rate frequency across 4,160 funding settlements since 2022-03-31. This translates to an annualized yield of -3.18% for delta-neutral positions.
The funding rate ranged from a low of -1.7596% to a high of 0.75% per settlement period. With 8-hour intervals, KuCoin settles this pair 3 times per day — each settlement is a tradeable event.
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Don't just watch the rate — predict it. Buy YES or NO on whether GMT/USDT funding rate will be positive at the next KuCoin settlement. Markets auto-resolve every 8 hours.
Trade GMT/USDT NowHow KuCoin Funding Rates Work
Funding rates are periodic payments between long and short traders on perpetual futures contracts. When the rate is positive, longs pay shorts — indicating bullish sentiment and excess leverage on the long side. When negative, shorts pay longs.
KuCoin settles GMT/USDT funding every 8 hours. The rate is determined by the premium/discount between the perpetual contract price and the spot index price. Over 4,160 historical settlements, we observe a balanced distribution — making this pair moderately predictable for Settled markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average GMT/USDT funding rate on KuCoin?
The average funding rate is -0.0029% per 8-hour settlement period, which annualizes to approximately -3.18% APR.
How often does GMT/USDT have a positive funding rate?
56.1% of the time, based on 4,160 historical settlements from 2022-03-31 to 2026-03-16.
Can I trade GMT/USDT funding rates on Settled?
Yes — Settled creates binary prediction markets before each KuCoin GMT/USDT funding settlement. You can buy YES (rate will be positive) or NO (rate will be negative or zero). Markets auto-resolve from exchange API data.
How often does KuCoin settle GMT/USDT funding?
Every 8 hours — that's 3 settlements per day, each one a tradeable event on Settled.
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Data Source
Data collected from KuCoin API. 4,160 settlements recorded from 2022-03-31 to 2026-03-16. Updated in real-time via our exchange connectors.
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