BitMEX study reveals 90% drop in extreme Bitcoin perpetual futures funding rates since 2016, signalling market maturation

The study indicates that market stability has risen significantly, especially as Bitcoin exceeded $100,000 in 2024-2025. The main factors for this maturation include the launch of Bitcoin ETFs and decentralized finance protocols, enabling greater market efficiency.

The stable funding rates suggest lower market volatility, making Bitcoin a more attractive asset for institutional investment. Stephan Lutz emphasized that this reduction in extreme funding rates marks a notable shift in the acceptance of crypto within the broader financial landscape.

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