GOLD (XAU) funding rate on HotStuff

Funding APR
+3.50%
0.0004% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 05:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
17
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Over the last 30 days, GOLD (XAU) funding on HotStuff averaged -43.8% APR and stayed positive 80% of the time, ranging from -3504.0% to +71.5%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +3.5% APR, settled every 1h across 17 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for GOLD (XAU) right now is long Lighter RH / short Polymarket at +0.6% net APR (low risk, ~5d to break even).

as of 2026-09-12 04:22 UTC

XAU funding history on HotStufflast 30d

30d average
-43.78%
Range
-3504% / 71%
% positive
80%
Volatility
335.1
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Lighter RH / Short Polymarket
+0.6% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+13.9%
Stability
88.2%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~5d

Ranked by 30-day reliability (backtest × stability × risk) — the spread that holds, not just the widest current rate.

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How XAU funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
TxFlow+10.95%
Ondo+5.52%
TradeXYZ+5.48%
Paradex+5.48%
Polymarket+5.47%
Decibel+5.26%
Lighter RH+3.50%
Lighter+3.50%
HotStuff+3.50%
Extended+3.50%
RiseX+0.00%
QFEX+0.00%
Variational+0.00%
Aster+0.00%
Grvt+0.00%
Pacifica-23.81%
Kraken-47.71%

Frequently asked

What is the current XAU funding rate on HotStuff?

GOLD (XAU) on HotStuff is funding at 3.50% APR (0.0004% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-09-12 04:22 UTC.

How often does HotStuff pay funding on XAU?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn XAU funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Lighter RH and short Polymarket, currently 0.6% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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