Bitget to adjust ESPORTSUSDT funding interval to 4 hours on July 30, 2026

The exchange said the perpetual futures pair will move from hourly funding to a 4-hour schedule, with a maximum rate of +2.0000% or -2.0000% at listed intervals.

Summary

Bitget said it will adjust the funding rate interval for the ESPORTSUSDT perpetual futures pair to better align perpetual futures prices with the spot index price. The change will take effect at 2026-07-30 04:00 (UTC+0), when the funding schedule shifts from every 1 hour to every 4 hours. The exchange listed a maximum funding rate of +2.0000%/-2.0000% at 2026-07-30 04:00, 08:00, 12:00 and 16:00 (UTC+0), with the pattern continuing thereafter. Funding rates in perpetual futures are periodic payments designed to keep contract prices close to spot markets. Bitget said it may reschedule the adjustment if high market volatility or other factors arise, and urged users to review the updated funding rates before placing orders and remain mindful of trading risks.

Terms & Concepts
  • perpetual futures: Contracts without an expiry date that use funding payments to track the underlying market.
  • funding rate: A periodic payment mechanism in perpetual futures that helps keep contract prices close to spot prices.
  • spot index price: A reference price derived from the underlying spot market and used to anchor derivatives pricing.