GOLD (XAU) funding rate on Kraken
Over the last 30 days, GOLD (XAU) funding on Kraken averaged +23.5% APR and stayed positive 79.4% of the time, ranging from -79.6% to +139.9%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +48.8% APR, settled every 1h across 16 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for GOLD (XAU) right now is long HotStuff / short TxFlow at +23.8% net APR (low risk, ~1.2d to break even).
XAU funding history on Krakenlast 30d
- Backtested (30d)
- +45.8%
- Stability
- 78.7%
- Risk
- low
- Breakeven
- ~3.2d
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
Frequently asked
What is the current XAU funding rate on Kraken?
GOLD (XAU) on Kraken is funding at 48.77% APR (0.0056% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-09-04 19:08 UTC.
How often does Kraken pay funding on XAU?
Every 1 hour.
How do I earn XAU funding without price risk?
Open a delta-neutral position: long HotStuff and short Kraken, currently 34.2% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.