Binance Adjusts ORCAUSDT Funding Rate Frequency for Increased Stability

Binance has announced a change to the funding rate settlement frequency for its USDⓈ-M ORCAUSDT perpetual contract, moving from every four hours to every two hours, effective April 12, 2025. This adjustment aims to mitigate market volatility risks and align funding calculations with current market conditions. Binance’s Futures team highlights this shift as a step towards greater stability for the contract amid volatile market conditions. The firm emphasizes that frequent adjustments could pose risks to traders, who are encouraged to remain vigilant.