KuCoin WAVES/USDT Funding Rate
8h5,370 settlements analyzed · 2021-04-21 to 2026-03-16
Funding Rate Analysis
WAVES/USDT on KuCoin has maintained a 65.6% positive rate frequency across 5,370 funding settlements since 2021-04-21. This translates to an annualized yield of -7.36% for delta-neutral positions.
The funding rate ranged from a low of -1.875% to a high of 0.8456% 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 WAVES/USDT funding rate will be positive at the next KuCoin settlement. Markets auto-resolve every 8 hours.
Trade WAVES/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 WAVES/USDT funding every 8 hours. The rate is determined by the premium/discount between the perpetual contract price and the spot index price. Over 5,370 historical settlements, we observe a strong positive bias — making this pair moderately predictable for Settled markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average WAVES/USDT funding rate on KuCoin?
The average funding rate is -0.0067% per 8-hour settlement period, which annualizes to approximately -7.36% APR.
How often does WAVES/USDT have a positive funding rate?
65.6% of the time, based on 5,370 historical settlements from 2021-04-21 to 2026-03-16.
Can I trade WAVES/USDT funding rates on Settled?
Yes — Settled creates binary prediction markets before each KuCoin WAVES/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 WAVES/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. 5,370 settlements recorded from 2021-04-21 to 2026-03-16. Updated in real-time via our exchange connectors.
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