How often does OKX settle funding?

Every 8 hours at 00:00, 08:00, and 16:00 UTC.

Why is OKX funding often lower than Binance?

OKX's institutional market-makers keep the perpetual price tighter to spot, which compresses the premium component of the funding formula.

OKX Funding Rate — Live Across All Perpetual Pairs | Sharpe

OKX Funding Rate Overview

OKX is the third-largest crypto perpetual exchange, known for tighter spreads and a more institutional user base than Binance or Bybit. Funding settles every 8 hours with the ±0.375% cap. OKX's professional market-makers produce tighter perpetual-spot basis than retail-dominated venues, which typically means lower absolute funding rates but more reliable pricing during volatile sessions. Sharpe tracks OKX funding alongside Binance and Bybit to reveal cross-venue divergences that signal positioning asymmetry.

Why track this venue specifically

Cross-venue funding rate divergences are one of the cleanest positioning signals in crypto derivatives. When OKX funding diverges meaningfully from Binance or Hyperliquid on the same asset, it typically reflects venue-specific positioning that often precedes a move. Sharpe's leaderboard and coin explorer surface these divergences automatically — this page provides the OKX-specific context.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does OKX settle funding?: Every 8 hours at 00:00, 08:00, and 16:00 UTC.
Why is OKX funding often lower than Binance?: OKX's institutional market-makers keep the perpetual price tighter to spot, which compresses the premium component of the funding formula.