Last updated: September 9, 2026
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Is the old Pionex Spot-Futures Arbitrage Bot still available?
No. Pionex discontinued the former Spot-Futures Arbitrage Bot on February 15, 2024. This FAQ explains the costs in old bot records; it is not a guide to starting that discontinued product.
Were trading fees and funding charged at the same time?
Trading fees applied when orders filled, including trades used to open or close positions. Funding was a separate payment between holders of perpetual futures positions at settlement. It could be paid or received, depending on the funding rate and the direction of the position.
Is funding always received every eight hours?
No. Do not assume a fixed four-hour or eight-hour schedule for every contract. For a current perpetual futures contract, check its live funding rate and settlement countdown. A position must be held at the relevant settlement time for that funding payment to apply.
Why could the bot lose money while receiving funding?
Funding received is only one part of the result. Trading fees, changes in the spot-futures price gap, and unrealized gains or losses can affect total profit. Positive funding income does not guarantee a positive total return.
See the official Arbitrage Bot delisting announcement and Pionex’s funding fee explanation.
