Updates to Funding Rate Limits and Intervals for APEXUSDT Perpetual Contracts
This article provides an easy-to-read summary and insights based on the latest Bybit announcement.
As part of a commitment to enhance user protection, Bybit is announcing changes to the funding rate limits and intervals for APEXUSDT Perpetual Contracts. These amendments will come into effect on Sep 28, 2025, at 10:30 AM UTC.
Funding Rate Limits
The upper and lower limits for the funding rate are being adjusted. The upper limit will be increased from +1.5% to +2%, and the lower limit will similarly be adjusted from -1.5% to -2%.
Funding Rate Intervals
The funding rate intervals will also be changed. Instead of the current system where rates are adjusted every 8 hours, the new system will see adjustments every 4 hours.
Settlement Time, Funding Rate Limits and Intervals
From 2025-09-28 16:00 (UTC), the funding rate limits and intervals will be updated according to the new changes. The changes will apply to each subsequent interval, with each of these intervals starting at 16:00, 20:00, 00:00, 04:00, and 08:00 (UTC) respectively.
In light of these changes, Bybit encourages users to trade responsibly and use a lower leverage level to protect their accounts from further risk.
Note:
Funding rates and intervals may be adjusted further in extreme market conditions. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to our latest announcements.
If you have any questions or concerns about these changes, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Customer Support team. You can contact us through Live Chat or by submitting a case via this form.
Insights
These changes are a part of Bybit’s ongoing efforts to enhance user protection and provide a better trading experience. The increase in funding rate limits provides traders with greater room for profitability and risk-taking, while the shorter funding rate intervals enable quicker response to market fluctuations. However, these changes also entail greater potential risk, thus traders are advised to use lower leverage and trade responsibly.
