XTZ funding rate on Kraken

Funding APR
-35.80%
-0.0041% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 20:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
3
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Over the last 30 days, XTZ funding on Kraken averaged -20.6% APR and stayed positive 12.1% of the time, ranging from -110.8% to +99.7%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -35.8% APR, settled every 1h across 3 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for XTZ right now is long Kraken / short Variational at +31.5% net APR (low risk, ~4.8d to break even).

as of 2026-06-13 19:13 UTC

XTZ funding history on Krakenlast 30d

30d average
-20.60%
Range
-111% / 100%
% positive
12.1%
Volatility
22.3
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Kraken / Short Variational
+31.5% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+3.7%
Stability
96.4%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~4.8d

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

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How XTZ funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
dYdX+10.95%
Variational+10.95%
Kraken-35.80%

Frequently asked

What is the current XTZ funding rate on Kraken?

XTZ on Kraken is funding at -35.80% APR (-0.0041% every 1h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-06-13 19:13 UTC.

How often does Kraken pay funding on XTZ?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn XTZ funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Kraken and short Variational, currently 31.5% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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