ASTER funding rate on Lighter

Funding APR
+10.51%
0.0012% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 05:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
13
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Over the last 30 days, ASTER funding on Lighter averaged +10.8% APR and stayed positive 94.1% of the time, ranging from -62.6% to +80.4%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +10.5% APR, settled every 1h across 13 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for ASTER right now is long Variational / short Kraken at +24.8% net APR (low risk, ~1.3d to break even).

as of 2026-09-12 04:36 UTC

ASTER funding history on Lighterlast 30d

30d average
+10.75%
Range
-63% / 80%
% positive
94.1%
Volatility
12.3
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Kraken
+24.8% net APR
Backtested (30d)
-0.8%
Stability
52.2%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~1.3d

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

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How ASTER funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Kraken+42.81%
Aster+35.04%
Extended+11.39%
Hyperliquid+10.95%
Pacifica+10.95%
Variational+10.95%
Grvt+10.95%
SoDEX+10.95%
Nado+10.95%
Lighter+10.51%
TxFlow+3.91%
dYdX+0.00%
n1xyz-6.13%

Frequently asked

What is the current ASTER funding rate on Lighter?

ASTER on Lighter is funding at 10.51% APR (0.0012% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-09-12 04:36 UTC.

How often does Lighter pay funding on ASTER?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn ASTER funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Kraken, currently 24.8% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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