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Deribit Funding Rate

Deribit annualized funding rate

PropertyValue
Categoryexchanges
Unit%
Resolution1d
AssetsBTC
TierBasic
API EndpointGET /v1/funding/exchange
Fieldannualized_apr

Overview

Annualized perpetual funding rate on Deribit, the leading options and derivatives exchange.

Interpretation

Deribit is the primary venue for institutional derivatives trading. Its funding rate often reflects more sophisticated positioning compared to retail-dominated exchanges.

Use Cases

  • Monitoring institutional leverage sentiment
  • Comparing institutional vs retail funding rates
  • Options-derivatives correlation analysis

Historical Context

This exchange has been reporting funding rate data since early 2020. Rates are sourced from the perpetual BTC/USDT (or BTC/USD) contract. During major market events such as the March 2020 crash and the 2021 bull run, this exchange showed distinctive funding rate patterns reflecting its user base composition and liquidity profile.

API Usage

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://api.blocklens.co/v1/funding/exchange?start_date=2024-01-01&end_date=2024-12-31&limit=365"