API3 funding rate on Kraken
Over the last 30 days, API3 funding on Kraken averaged +2.4% APR and stayed positive 21.3% of the time, ranging from -4428.5% to +4460.1%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -52.6% APR, settled every 1h across 4 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for API3 right now is long Kraken / short Variational at +41.9% net APR (high risk, ~2.5d to break even).
API3 funding history on Krakenlast 30d
- Backtested (30d)
- -12.5%
- Stability
- 75.4%
- Risk
- high
- Breakeven
- ~2.5d
Ranked by 30-day reliability (backtest × stability × risk) — the spread that holds, not just the widest current rate.
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How API3 funding compares across venues
| Exchange | Funding APR |
|---|---|
| dYdX | +10.95% |
| Variational | +10.95% |
| Kraken | -52.57% |
| Aster | -83.26% |
Frequently asked
What is the current API3 funding rate on Kraken?
API3 on Kraken is funding at -52.57% APR (-0.0060% every 1h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-07-29 10:42 UTC.
How often does Kraken pay funding on API3?
Every 1 hour.
How do I earn API3 funding without price risk?
Open a delta-neutral position: long Kraken and short Variational, currently 41.9% net APR (high risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.