Getting Started
Welcome to PerpRates! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to start identifying and capturing funding rate arbitrage opportunities.
1
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of cryptocurrency perpetual futures
- Trading accounts on at least 2 supported exchanges
- Sufficient capital for margin requirements (recommended minimum: $1,000)
- Understanding of leverage and liquidation risks
2
Account Setup
- Create your PerpRates account using email or social login
- Configure your dashboard preferences and timezone
- Set up price and spread alerts for your favorite assets
- Connect your exchange accounts (optional, for portfolio tracking)
3
Dashboard Overview
- View real-time funding rates across multiple exchanges
- Monitor the best arbitrage opportunities sorted by net APY
- Track market movers and significant spread changes
- Use the watchlist to follow specific trading pairs
4
First Steps
- Start with the Opportunities page to find the best spreads
- Analyze historical data on the Charts page before trading
- Set up alerts to be notified when spreads reach your targets
- Begin with small position sizes while learning the system
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Create your free account and start discovering arbitrage opportunities today.