# Altcoin Funding Cools as Open Interest Stays Near October Peak

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-10-22T14:10:24.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-22T14:10:24.000Z
Section: Investing

> Fewer than 5% of altcoins had above-neutral funding on Oct. 20, down from nearly 25% in late September. Open interest was about 5% below its October peak on a fixed-price basis.

By Oct. 20, fewer than 5% of altcoins had above-neutral funding, down from nearly 25% in late September, while open interest sat about 5% below its October peak on a fixed-price basis.

The funding share was close to the low end of its two-year range. Most leveraged positions remained open.