The exchange said the change is intended to keep the perpetual futures contract more closely aligned with its spot index price, while funding rate limits remain at +2.0000% and -2.0000%.
Bitget said it will change the funding rate interval for the ESPORTSUSDT perpetual futures contract from every 4 hours to every 1 hour starting at 2026-06-13 21:00 (UTC+0). The exchange said the adjustment is intended to better align perpetual futures prices with spot index prices. In the schedule provided, the funding rate limits at 2026-06-13 21:00, 22:00 and 23:00, and at 2026-06-14 00:00 (UTC+0), are listed at +2.0000%/-2.0000%, with the pattern continuing thereafter. Bitget added that if the adjustment needs to be rescheduled because of factors such as high market volatility, it will issue a separate announcement. It also urged users to review the updated funding rates before placing orders and to remain aware of potential trading risks.