The BTC 8-hour average funding rate across the network currently stands at 0.0028%, a modest positive reading that points to slightly long-biased positioning in perpetual futures markets without signaling excessive leverage. The data, reported by Weex, shows the network-wide average sitting in positive territory. A positive funding rate means traders holding long positions in Bitcoin perpetual futures are paying periodic fees to those holding short positions. For related coverage, see BTC Funding Rate at 0.0024%: What It Signals Now.