Important: Adjustment to Perpetual Contract Funding Fee Settlement Times and Payment Rules

To provide a more professional trading service and enhance your trading experience, KuCoin will be updating the funding fee payment rules for perpetual contracts in phases. Funding fees will switch from a cross-period payment model to a current-period payment model. The settlement times will also be adjusted. Below are the details of these changes:

1. Funding Fee Settlement Time
Before the Update: For an 8-hour cycle, funding fee settlement times (UTC) were 04:00, 12:00, and 20:00.
After the Update: For an 8-hour cycle, funding fee settlement times (UTC) will be 00:00, 08:00, and 16:00.
2. Funding Fee Payment Rules
Before the Update: Funding fees were calculated based on the funding rate from the previous settlement time—this is known as cross-period payment. Example: For an 8-hour cycle, at 20:00 each day, the system would calculate the funding fee using the rate derived from the premium index between 04:00 and 12:00. As a result, the funding rate for the period between 12:00 and 20:00 would remain fixed.
After the Update: Funding fees will now be calculated using the funding rate at the current settlement time—this is known as current-period payment. Please note that the settlement time of funding fees has been changed. #Example: At 16:00 each day, the system will calculate the funding fee using the funding rate based on the premium index between 08:00 and 16:00, and the fee will be settled at 16:00. Please note that the funding rate may fluctuate up until settlement time, so you can manage your positions accordingly.
Special Notice: According to the update schedule below, all contracts will be charged the funding fee for the previous cycle at 04:00 (UTC) on the update date, and charged again for the current cycle 4 hours later at 08:00 (UTC).

After this update, funding fees will be settled based on the new timing and cycle rules. Please pay close attention to your contract positions.

https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/hk-adjustment-to-perpetual-contract-funding-fee-settlement-times-and-payment-rules

Update on the Settlement Timing and Payment Rules for HUMA Perpetual Contract Funding Fee

https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/hk-update-on-the-settlement-timing-and-payment-rules-for-huma-perpetual-contract-funding-fee

KuCoin’s Supplemental Notice on the Optimization of the Isolated Margin Calculation Formula

KuCoin recently announced updates to the isolated margin calculation formula, along with adjustments to the funding fee settlement time and payment rules for perpetual contracts.

Please note that after the adjustments to funding fee, the isolated margin formula will no longer include funding fees in the maintenance margin calculation.The expected funding fee will be zero. Please review your contract positions carefully, as they will be impacted by the following adjustments:

Adjusted Margin Rate = Maintenance Margin / Total Position Margin
Where: Maintenance Margin = Position Maintenance Margin + Liquidation Fee + Estimated Funding Fee = Mark Price × Position Size × Contract Multiplier × (Maintenance Margin Rate + Liquidation Fee Rate + Funding Rate)
Total Position Margin = Initial Margin + Additional Margin + Funding Fee + Unrealized PNL

Note: Prior to the adjustment, contract funding fees still include the aforementioned fees. Please refer to the announcement below for the adjustment schedule.

https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/hk-kucoin-s-supplemental-notice-on-the-optimization-of-the-isolated-margin-calculation-formula

KuCoin to adjust position tiers of several futures

In order to improve market liquidity and mitigate risks, KuCoin Futures will adjust the position tiers of several futures on
June 3, 2025 (UTC), from 06:00 to 08:00. The specific adjustment details are as follows:

BTCUSDT, ETHUSDT, SOLUSDT, BTCUSD, ETHUSD, SOLUSD, XRPUSD

https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-kucoin-to-adjust-position-tiers-of-several-futures

KuCoin Futures Will Update the Tick Size for Multiple Perpetual Contracts
Contracts Before After
XAIUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
ZKUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
MBOXUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
MAVUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
LEVERUSDTM 0.000001 0.0000001
ACEUSDTM 0.001 0.0001
10000COQUSDTM 0.00001 0.000001
HFTUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
BIOUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
TAIKOUSDTM 0.001 0.0001

https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-kucoin-futures-will-update-the-tick-size-for-multiple-perpetual-contracts

Official Announcement:Changes to Funding Rate Intervals for XEMUSDT Perpetual Contract


To better align perpetual futures prices with spot index prices, KuCoin Futures will adjust the funding rate settlement frequency for the XEMUSDT Perpetual Contract at 10:00 (UTC) on June 20, 2025.

The funding rate settlement frequency will be changed from once every 8 hour(s) to once every 1 hour(s).


We sincerely appreciate your support!

The KuCoin Futures Team


https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-changes-to-funding-rate-intervals-for-xemusdt-perpetual-contract

Official Announcement:KuCoin Futures to Adjust Max Leverage and Risk Limits for Multiple Isolated Perpetual Contracts (2025-06-25)


Dear KuCoin Futures Users,

To further enhance market liquidity and mitigate market risks, the KuCoin Futures team plans to adjust the isolated margin tier rules for certain contracts between 06:00 and 08:00 (UTC) on June 25, 2025.

Please note that this adjustment will not affect your existing positions. The new tiered rules will apply only to positions opened after the adjustment takes effect. We recommend managing your positions prudently and staying alert to potential risks.

Due to market conditions, the adjustment time for certain tokens may be subject to change or delay. Please refer to the Risk Limit page to confirm whether the adjustment for specific tokens has been successfully implemented.


Please note that due to market conditions, the adjustment time for certain tokens may change or be delayed.
Please check the Position tiers to verify whether adjustments have taken effect.


We sincerely appreciate your support!
The KuCoin Futures Team



https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-kucoin-futures-will-adjust-the-max-leverage-and-risk-limit-of-multiple-perpetual-contracts-2025-06-25

Changes to Funding Rate Intervals for FUNUSDT Perpetual Contract

Dear KuCoin User,

To better align perpetual futures prices with spot index prices, KuCoin Futures will adjust the funding rate settlement frequency for the FUNUSDT Perpetual Contract at 03:00 (UTC) on June 22, 2025.

The funding rate settlement frequency will be changed from once every 8 hour(s) to once every 1 hour(s).

We sincerely appreciate your support!

The KuCoin Futures Team

https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-changes-to-funding-rate-intervals-for-funusdt-perpetual-contract

Changes to Funding Rate Intervals for NEWTUSDT Perpetual Contract

Dear KuCoin User,


To better align perpetual futures prices with spot index prices, KuCoin Futures will adjust the funding rate settlement frequency for the NEWTUSDT Perpetual Contract at 14:00 (UTC) on June 25, 2025.

The funding rate settlement frequency will be changed from once every 4 hour(s) to once every 1 hour(s).

We sincerely appreciate your support!

The KuCoin Futures Team
https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-changes-to-funding-rate-intervals-for-newtusdt-perpetual-contract

Changes to Funding Rate Intervals for SAHARAUSDT Perpetual Contract

Dear KuCoin User,


To better align perpetual futures prices with spot index prices, KuCoin Futures will adjust the funding rate settlement frequency for the SAHARAUSDT Perpetual Contract at 17:00 (UTC) on June 26, 2025.

The funding rate settlement frequency will be changed from once every 4 hour(s) to once every 1 hour(s).

We sincerely appreciate your support!

The KuCoin Futures Team
https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-changes-to-funding-rate-intervals-for-saharausdt-perpetual-contract

KuCoin Futures Will Update The Tick Size for Multiple Perpetual Contracts(2025-06-30)

Dear KuCoin Futures Users,

To increase market liquidity and improve your trading experience, KuCoin Futures will update the tick size (i.e., the minimum change in the unit price) of multiple perpetual contracts at 07:00-08:00 on June 30, 2025 (UTC).

Contracts Before After
HOMEUSDTM 0.0001 0.000001
DOODUSDTM 0.00001 0.000001
PORTALUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
C98USDTM 0.0001 0.00001
TSTBSCUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
XEMUSDTM 0.00001 0.000001
NFPUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
SNXUSDTM 0.001 0.0001
MILKUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001

https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-kucoin-futures-will-update-the-tick-size-for-multiple-perpetual-contracts-2025-06-30

Notice of Funding Rate Interval Changes for LPTUSDT Perpetual Contract

Dear KuCoin User,


To better align perpetual futures prices with spot index prices, KuCoin Futures will adjust the funding rate settlement frequency for the LPTUSDT Perpetual Contract at 13:00 (UTC) on June 29, 2025.

The funding rate settlement frequency will be changed from once every 8 hour(s) to once every 1 hour(s).

We sincerely appreciate your support!

The KuCoin Futures Team

https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-notice-of-funding-rate-interval-changes-for-lptusdt-perpetual-contract

The KuCoin API has completed an upgrade without downtime, with specific optimizations as follows:

1. API Documentation support online debugging function (including private endpoint), You can do endpoint testing directly on the API documentation
2. Supports the function of add/cancel orders using websocket (this function can reduce latency compared to add/cancel orders using REST) https://www.kucoin.com/docs-new/3470133w0
3. Add PHP SDK, https://www.kucoin.com/docs-new/sdk
4. Futures modify Websocket Push Orders endpoint, Add adl and liquid options to the request parameter tradeType
5. Futures Modify Add Order, Add Order Test, Batch Add Orders, Add Take Profit And Stop Loss Order endpoint: leverage request parameter, changed from required to optional

https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-kucoin-api-update-announcement

https://www.kucoin.com/docs-new/change-log

Notice of Funding Rate Interval Changes for HUSDT Perpetual Contract

Dear KuCoin User,

To better align perpetual futures prices with spot index prices, KuCoin Futures will adjust the funding rate settlement frequency for the HUSDT Perpetual Contract at 11:00 (UTC) on July 02, 2025.

The funding rate settlement frequency will be changed from once every 4 hour(s) to once every 1 hour(s).


We sincerely appreciate your support!
The KuCoin Futures Team
https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-notice-of-funding-rate-interval-changes-for-husdt-perpetual-contract

Changes to Funding Rate Intervals for MYXUSDT Perpetual Contract

Dear KuCoin User,


To better align perpetual futures prices with spot index prices, KuCoin Futures will adjust the funding rate settlement frequency for the MYXUSDT Perpetual Contract at 03:00 (UTC) on July 03, 2025.

The funding rate settlement frequency will be changed from once every 4 hour(s) to once every 1 hour(s).

We sincerely appreciate your support!
The KuCoin Futures Team
https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-changes-to-funding-rate-intervals-for-myxusdt-perpetual-contract

Changes to Funding Rate Intervals for RONUSDT Perpetual Contract

Dear KuCoin User,

To better align perpetual futures prices with spot index prices, KuCoin Futures will adjust the funding rate settlement frequency for the RONUSDT Perpetual Contract at 12:00 (UTC) on July 03, 2025.

The funding rate settlement frequency will be changed from once every 8 hour(s) to once every 4 hour(s).
https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-changes-to-funding-rate-intervals-for-ronusdt-perpetual-contract

KuCoin Futures Will Update The Tick Size for Multiple Perpetual Contracts（2025-07-07）

Dear KuCoin Futures Users,

To increase market liquidity and improve your trading experience, KuCoin Futures will update the tick size (i.e., the minimum change in the unit price) of multiple perpetual contracts at 07:00-08:00 on July 07, 2025 (UTC).

Contracts Before After
XRPUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
FILUSDTM 0.001 0.0001
RUNEUSDTM 0.001 0.0001
GORKUSDTM 0.00001 0.000001
AI16ZUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
AIXBTUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
PENGUUSDTM 0.00001 0.000001
MAGICUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
ALGOUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
MOVEUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
MASKUSDTM 0.001 0.0001
BOMEUSDTM 0.000001 0.0000001
ANIMEUSDTM 0.00001 0.000001
HIFIUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
NOTUSDTM 0.000001 0.0000001
ZROUSDTM 0.001 0.0001
CATIUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
PORTALUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
DOGSUSDTM 0.0000001 0.00000001
STRKUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
10000SATSUSDTM 0.000001 0.0000001
HYPERUSDTM 0.0001 0.00001
https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-kucoin-futures-will-update-the-tick-size-for-multiple-perpetual-contracts-2025-07-07

Changes to Funding Rate Intervals for CARVUSDT Perpetual Contract

Dear KuCoin User,

To better align perpetual futures prices with spot index prices, KuCoin Futures will adjust the funding rate settlement frequency for the CARVUSDT Perpetual Contract at 14:00 (UTC) on July 05, 2025.

The funding rate settlement frequency will be changed from once every 8 hour(s) to once every 1 hour(s).
https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-changes-to-funding-rate-intervals-for-carvusdt-perpetual-contract

Changes to Funding Rate Intervals for VICUSDT Perpetual Contract

Dear KuCoin User,

To better align perpetual futures prices with spot index prices, KuCoin Futures will adjust the funding rate settlement frequency for the VICUSDT Perpetual Contract at 09:00 (UTC) on July 07, 2025.

The funding rate settlement frequency will be changed from once every 8 hour(s) to once every 1 hour(s).
https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-changes-to-funding-rate-intervals-for-vicusdt-perpetual-contract

Changes to Funding Rate Intervals for ALPINEUSDT Perpetual Contract

Dear KuCoin User,

To better align perpetual futures prices with spot index prices, KuCoin Futures will adjust the funding rate settlement frequency for the ALPINEUSDT Perpetual Contract at 12:00 (UTC) on July 08, 2025.

The funding rate settlement frequency will be changed from once every 8 hour(s) to once every 4 hour(s).
https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-changes-to-funding-rate-intervals-for-alpineusdt-perpetual-contract