💡 Did you know that trading futures on Binance can generate additional costs called "funding fees"?

Many new traders are surprised to see a charge or credit in their account without having closed their position. Today I explain it step by step so you master this concept and avoid unnecessary losses. 🚀

1️⃣ What is the funding fee in futures?

The funding fee is a small payment that occurs every 8 hours on perpetual futures contracts.

This payment is not a commission from Binance, but a mechanism to keep the contract price close to the real spot market price.

🔹 If the market is very "bullish", buyers pay a fee to sellers.

🔹 If the market is very "bearish", it is the sellers who pay the buyers.

In short: it is an adjustment between traders, not a fixed charge from the exchange.

2️⃣ Why does the funding fee change?

The fee is not fixed because it depends on market sentiment:

✅ High demand for purchases (longs) → Those who open long positions pay more.

✅ High demand for sales (shorts) → Those who open short positions pay more.

✅ Balanced market → Fee close to zero or no significant costs.

💡 Example: If everyone is buying BTC expecting it to rise, the futures price may be higher than the spot price. To balance this, buyers are charged and sellers are paid.

3️⃣ How to avoid paying high fees 💸

If you are a beginner, follow these recommendations to reduce your costs in futures:

🔹 Check the rate before opening the position: In the Binance Futures interface, you can see the current percentage and when it will be charged.

🔹 Avoid trading when the fee is very high: If you see high rates (for example, +0.10% or more), consider waiting or entering against the majority flow.

🔹 Keep positions short: The less time you remain open in the market, the fewer times you will pay funding fees.

🔹 Use stop loss and risk management: Avoiding long positions with losses can save you unnecessary fees.

4️⃣ Important note ⚠️

The funding fee is paid or received regardless of whether your position is in loss or profit.

It does not apply to traditional futures (with expiration), only to perpetual ones.

Percentages can change rapidly, depending on volatility and buying or selling pressure.

✨ Conclusion:

Funding fees are part of the futures game. If you learn to read and manage them, you can reduce costs and protect your profits. Trading without knowing this detail is like driving a car without knowing that the handbrake exists. 🚦