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Crypto Funding strategies
4 documented Crypto Funding strategies from our reference catalogue of 20,000 — names, logic and sources. Catalogued here, tested honestly, and — usually — buried in the graveyard.
Cash-and-carry crypto basisLong Spot Short Perp
Long spot BTC short BTC perp when funding +; collect 5-30% APY annualized
Source: Standard
Reverse cash-and-carryShort Spot Long Perp
Short spot long perp when funding negative; rare but high carry
Source: Crypto
Funding rate momentumLong/Short
Persistent funding regime persists; ride directional perp position with funding
Source: Crypto
Cross-exchange funding arbNeutral
Funding rates differ Binance vs Bybit vs Hyperliquid; long lower-funding short higher
Source: Crypto
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