OIL (WTI) funding rate on Kraken

Funding APR
+62.73%
0.0072% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 06:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
19
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Over the last 30 days, OIL (WTI) funding on Kraken averaged -55.1% APR and stayed positive 31.6% of the time, ranging from -787.2% to +323.6%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +62.7% APR, settled every 1h across 19 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for OIL (WTI) right now is long Grvt / short SoDEX at +46.3% net APR (medium risk, ~0.6d to break even).

as of 2026-09-12 05:32 UTC

WTI funding history on Krakenlast 30d

30d average
-55.15%
Range
-787% / 324%
% positive
31.6%
Volatility
136.0
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Grvt / Short SoDEX
+46.3% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+36.7%
Stability
96.1%
Risk
medium
Breakeven
~0.6d

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

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How WTI funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Kraken+62.73%
TxFlow+10.95%
Polymarket+5.47%
SoDEX+5.47%
Lighter+3.50%
Extended+3.50%
Decibel+1.75%
dYdX+0.00%
QFEX+0.00%
HotStuff-2.63%
RiseX-17.53%
Pacifica-19.67%
TradeXYZ-26.01%
Variational-26.55%
Paradex-32.39%
Aster-37.07%
Nado-45.99%
Grvt-46.65%
Ondo-109.50%

Frequently asked

What is the current WTI funding rate on Kraken?

OIL (WTI) on Kraken is funding at 62.73% APR (0.0072% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-09-12 05:32 UTC.

How often does Kraken pay funding on WTI?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn WTI funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Grvt and short SoDEX, currently 46.3% net APR (medium risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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