KuCoin Adjusts PROMUSDT Funding Rate Interval
KuCoin Futures will change PROMUSDT perpetual funding settlements from hourly to every four hours, effective August 14, 2026.
KuCoin Futures announced that the funding rate interval for the PROMUSDT perpetual contract will change from every one hour to every four hours. The next settlement will occur at 12:00 UTC on August 14, 2026. This change affects only the PROMUSDT perpetual contract; no other contracts are mentioned. The announcement does not specify any required action from users, so no immediate action is mandated.
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KuCoin Futures will adjust the funding rate interval for the PROMUSDT perpetual contract.
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The interval changes from every one hour to every four hours.
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The next settlement will be at 12:00 UTC on August 14, 2026.
Key facts
- KuCoin Futures will adjust the funding rate interval for the PROMUSDT perpetual contract.
- The interval changes from every one hour to every four hours.
- The next settlement will be at 12:00 UTC on August 14, 2026.
- The announcement is dated August 14, 2026, and was published at 10:19:00 UTC.
- The change applies only to the PROMUSDT perpetual contract.
- The announcement includes a standard risk warning about futures trading.
Key timeline
Announcement published on KuCoin.
Next funding settlement occurs; new four-hour interval takes effect.
Who may be affected
- Traders holding positions in the PROMUSDT perpetual contract on KuCoin Futures.
Impact analysis
The change in funding rate interval from one hour to four hours means that funding payments for PROMUSDT perpetual positions will be settled less frequently. This could affect the timing of funding costs or income for traders with open positions in this contract. The announcement does not specify any changes to the funding rate itself, only the interval. Traders should be aware that the next settlement occurs at 12:00 UTC on August 14, 2026, after which the new interval applies. No other contracts are affected, and no action is required by users.
What the announcement does not say
The announcement does not disclose whether the funding rate percentage will change, nor does it explain the reason for the adjustment. It also does not specify if the change is permanent or temporary.
Risk notes
- Futures trading is high-risk and may result in significant losses, including forced liquidation of the entire margin balance.
- The announcement includes a standard risk warning but does not provide specific risk details for this change.
- KuCoin states it is not liable for losses resulting from futures trading.
- This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment or trading advice.
This article is for information only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice. Digital assets are volatile and may result in loss of principal.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to do anything because of this change?
The announcement does not specify any required action. You may wish to review your open positions in PROMUSDT perpetual to understand the new funding schedule.
Will the funding rate amount change?
The announcement only mentions the interval change, not the rate. It does not disclose whether the funding rate percentage will be adjusted.
Official sources
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