How to Avoid Overpaying Funding on Arbitrum Perpetuals

Intro

To avoid overpaying funding on Arbitrum perpetuals, monitor rates, time entries, and compare platform fees.

Neglecting funding costs can turn a profitable swing into a net loss, especially for leveraged positions that hold across the 8‑hour settlement window.

Key Takeaways

• Funding rates on Arbitrum are lower than on Ethereum mainnet but still affect total cost.
• Enter trades when funding