perp-funding-basis

Analyze perpetual futures funding rates and spot-futures basis to generate trading signals.

Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
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Skill: perp-funding-basis
Source: https://github.com/DaddyElonMusk69/motis-agent/tree/main/skills/finance/perp-funding-basis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DaddyElonMusk69/motis-agent --skill perp-funding-basis-daddyelonmusk69

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Perpetual futures funding rates and spot‑futures basis are hard to monitor, yet they contain valuable signals for carry trades, arbitrage, and market sentiment. This Skill automates the extraction, calculation, and interpretation of those metrics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Funding Rate Regime Classification: Determines overheated long/short, bullish carry, or neutral regimes from recent rate history.
  • Annualized Basis Computation: Calculates spot‑futures basis and translates it to annualized percentages for various expiry contracts.
  • Trade Signal Generation: Produces carry‑trade opportunities, cross‑exchange funding arbitrage ideas, and directional divergence alerts.
  • Use Case Example: An analyst wants a quick snapshot of Bitcoin funding rates, basis, and recommended carry trade on OKX and Binance.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to provide the latest Bitcoin funding rate analysis and basis trade signal.

Frequently Asked Questions about perp-funding-basis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate annualized basis for crypto perpetual futures?

To calculate annualized basis, compute the spot-futures price difference and translate it into an annualized percentage. This Skill automates that calculation across various expiry contracts to evaluate basis trading opportunities.

What is a perpetual futures funding rate regime?

A funding rate regime classifies market sentiment into overheated long, overheated short, bullish carry, or neutral states. This Skill determines the current regime by analyzing recent funding rate history.

How do I find cross-exchange funding arbitrage opportunities for Bitcoin?

Find cross-exchange funding arbitrage opportunities by comparing funding rates across exchanges like OKX and Binance. This Skill generates trade signals highlighting these carry-trade discrepancies.

Does this funding rate analysis require exchange API access?

Yes, funding rate analysis requires access to exchange funding rate APIs, open interest data, and price feeds. These inputs are necessary to compute annualized rates, basis, and regime classifications.

Can I use this for Ethereum derivatives basis trading?

Yes, you can use this for Ethereum derivatives basis trading. The analysis applies to crypto derivatives markets, especially Bitcoin and Ethereum, for assessing carry trade opportunities and directional sentiment.