POL funding rate on Kraken

Funding APR
-49.38%
-0.0056% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 11:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
7
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Over the last 30 days, POL funding on Kraken averaged -10.6% APR and stayed positive 30.8% of the time, ranging from -102.1% to +50.8%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -49.4% APR, settled every 1h across 7 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for POL right now is long Variational / short Hyperliquid at +23.3% net APR (low risk, ~1.4d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 10:04 UTC

POL funding history on Krakenlast 30d

30d average
-10.57%
Range
-102% / 51%
% positive
30.8%
Volatility
20.8
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Hyperliquid
+23.3% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+23.2%
Stability
86%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~1.4d

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

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How POL funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Aster+10.95%
dYdX+0.00%
Hyperliquid-2.10%
Lighter-22.78%
Variational-32.28%
Kraken-49.38%
Grvt-67.45%

Frequently asked

What is the current POL funding rate on Kraken?

POL on Kraken is funding at -49.38% APR (-0.0056% every 1h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-07-29 10:04 UTC.

How often does Kraken pay funding on POL?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn POL funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Hyperliquid, currently 23.3% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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