Bitget shifts ESPORTSUSDT perpetual futures funding interval to 1 hour on June 13, 2026

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%.

Summary

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.

Terms & Concepts
  • perpetual futures: Crypto derivatives contracts that do not have an expiry date.
  • funding rate: A periodic payment mechanism used to help keep perpetual futures prices close to the underlying spot market.
  • spot index price: A benchmark price derived from spot market data for the underlying asset.