Running a Free Platform in Crypto
When we started FundingView, we asked ourselves a simple question: Why is funding rate data so hard to access?
Every exchange shows their own rates. Some offer APIs, others don't. Comparing across platforms requires opening 10 tabs, noting down numbers, and doing math manually. For a strategy that depends on finding the best spreads, this friction is unacceptable.
So we built the funding rate dashboard we wanted to use ourselves. And we made it completely free.
Our Philosophy: Free First
Why Free Matters
Funding rate arbitrage isn't a strategy for whales only. With $1,000 and the right tools, anyone can:
- Earn consistent yield
- Reduce directional risk
- Build positions in DeFi
Putting our core tools behind a paywall would gatekeep opportunities. That's not why we built this.
The Core Will Always Be Free
These features will never require payment:
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Real-time funding rates | Free forever |
| Multi-exchange comparison | Free forever |
| Historical charts | Free forever |
| Strategy recommendations | Free forever |
| Basic backtesting | Free forever |
| Blog & education | Free forever |
If a trader needs to understand funding rates and find opportunities, FundingView will help them for $0.
What We're Building
FundingView started as a simple dashboard. It's evolving into the all-in-one funding arbitrage platform. Here's our roadmap:
Now Available
- Funding Dashboard - Real-time rates from 10+ exchanges
- Strategy Page - Historical averages for stable opportunities
- History Explorer - Deep dive into any pair's funding history
- Backtesting - Test strategies against historical data
- Exchange Offers - Fee discounts through our referral partnerships
Coming Soon: Spot Section
Remember our article on Spot/Perp Funding Arbitrage? We're building dedicated tools for it:
- Spot price comparison across exchanges
- Spread calculators for spot vs perp
- Optimal entry point analysis
- Integration with DEX aggregators
This will make executing spot/perp strategies as easy as double-perp, with better capital efficiency.
Coming Soon: Wallet Tracking
This is the feature we're most excited about. Connect your wallet and:
- Track all your funding positions in one dashboard
- See real-time P&L across exchanges
- Monitor liquidation risk with alerts
- Calculate your effective APR after fees
No more spreadsheets. No more manual tracking. Your entire funding portfolio, unified.
Future: Execution Layer
Eventually, we want to help you execute strategies directly:
- One-click entry into recommended strategies
- Auto-rebalancing when spreads change
- Smart routing across exchanges
- Gas optimization for on-chain trades
This is the long-term vision: from finding opportunities to capturing them seamlessly.
How We'll Sustain Development
Building and maintaining FundingView costs money. Servers, data feeds, development time - it adds up. Here's how we'll sustain the platform:
Exchange Partnerships
We partner with exchanges to offer exclusive fee discounts. When you sign up through our referral links:
- You get better trading fees
- We receive a small commission
- The exchange gains a quality user
This is win-win-win. We're not selling your data or charging for access.
Premium Features (Optional)
We may introduce optional premium features for advanced users:
- Extended historical data (5+ years)
- Real-time alerts and notifications
- Advanced backtesting with more parameters
- Priority API access for automated strategies
- Custom dashboard layouts
But here's our commitment: The free version will always be complete and useful. Premium features will be nice-to-haves, not necessities.
No Venture Capital Pressure
We haven't raised VC money. We don't have investors demanding growth at all costs. This means:
- We can prioritize user experience over metrics
- We can keep features free that should be free
- We can build sustainably, not for an exit
The FundingView Community
Beyond tools, we're building a community of funding rate traders:
What We Share
- Strategy discussions - What's working, what's not
- Market updates - Funding rate trends and opportunities
- Educational content - This blog, guides, tutorials
- Exchange news - New listings, program changes
How to Stay Connected
- Follow our blog - Regular updates and strategies
- Visit the dashboard - New features drop regularly
- Use our tools - Feedback shapes our roadmap
Our Commitment to Transparency
Open About Our Metrics
We'll share what we're comfortable sharing:
- Active users (growing steadily)
- Exchanges covered (10+ and counting)
- Features shipped (check our changelog)
Open About Our Challenges
Running a data platform isn't easy:
- Some exchanges have unreliable APIs
- Data quality varies wildly
- Scaling real-time feeds is expensive
We don't pretend everything is perfect. We iterate and improve.
Open About Our Business
When we do introduce paid features:
- We'll announce them clearly
- Free features won't downgrade
- Pricing will be fair and transparent
Why We Do This
The honest answer: we use FundingView ourselves.
Before building this, we were the ones with 10 tabs open, trying to compare rates. We were the ones missing opportunities because data was scattered. We were the ones who knew there had to be a better way.
Building FundingView solved our problem. Sharing it with everyone else just felt right.
What's Next for You
If you haven't yet, here's how to get started:
- Bookmark the Dashboard - Check funding rates daily
- Explore the Strategy Page - Find stable opportunities
- Read our Guides - Learn the strategies
- Sign up with Partner Exchanges - Get fee discounts
The funding rate arbitrage opportunity window is open. Real-time data + the right strategy = consistent yield.
We're building the tools. You capture the opportunities.
A Note on Our Name
FundingView - it's simple, memorable, and describes exactly what we do. View funding rates. Find opportunities. That's it.
No fancy rebrand coming. No pivot to something else. Funding rate tools, forever.
Have feature requests or feedback? We're always listening. Use FundingView and help us make it better.
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