Negative funding rates incentivize traders to long Polygon (MATIC) and AAVE
The funding rate for MATIC and AAVE is currently rewarding traders who are leveraged longs, but it might not last for long. Data shows that AAVE and Polygon (MATIC) traders are currently being paid up to 4.3% per week to long future contracts.In the crypto markets, traders are usually bullish, or at least the majority of retail investors are. This causes an interesting phenomenon as it incentives arbitrage desks and whales to sell futures contracts while simultaneously buying on regular spot exchanges.Crypto total market capitalization, USD billion. Source: TradingViewThe above chart shows....
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MATIC was one of Friday’s notable movers, as prices of the token rose for a fifth consecutive session. This came as crypto markets were mostly in the green for the majority of the day’s session, with AAVE hitting a two-week high.
Polygon (MATIC)
MATIC was a notable mover on Friday, as prices of the token rose for a fifth consecutive day of trading.
Prices rose to an intraday peak of $0.5933 earlier in today’s session, hitting their highest level since June 26 in the process.
This move pushed the token close to its resistance level of....