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4 articles for “funding rate” · clear
Funding Rates Explained
A funding rate is a periodic payment between long and short traders that keeps perpetual futures near spot price. Learn how it works and what it signals.
Oct 14, 2026 · 5 min read
XRP Ledger Patches Flaw Capable of Minting 18 Trillion Tokens
The XRP Ledger recently addressed a long-standing vulnerability that could have allowed for the creation of new XRP tokens without proper funding. Researchers demonstrated the flaw, leading to an immediate software update.
Oct 11, 2026
Leverage in a Bull Run: Why Liquidations Spike
Why leverage in a bull run leads to liquidation spikes: how margin and perpetuals work, why cascades happen, warning signs and safer ways to stay exposed.
Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Ethena (ENA) Price Prediction 2026–2027: Drivers, Scenarios and Risks
Ethena price prediction 2026: how USDe growth, funding rates, value capture and unlocks could drive ENA in 2026–2027, plus scenarios and the key risks.
Oct 4, 2026 · 4 min read
