ASTER funding rate on Lighter

Funding APR
+4.38%
0.0005% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 11:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
13
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Over the last 30 days, ASTER funding on Lighter averaged +10.4% APR and stayed positive 98.6% of the time, ranging from -35.1% to +54.2%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +4.4% APR, settled every 1h across 13 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for ASTER right now is long Variational / short Aster at +25.1% net APR (low risk, ~0.8d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 10:42 UTC

ASTER funding history on Lighterlast 30d

30d average
+10.39%
Range
-35% / 54%
% positive
98.6%
Volatility
3.7
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Lighter
+11.8% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+5.1%
Stability
74.9%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~1.8d

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
Aster+17.22%
Extended+11.39%
Nado+10.95%
01xyz+7.88%
Lighter+4.38%
Paradex+2.21%
Grvt-1.31%
SoDEX-1.35%
Pacifica-4.28%
Variational-11.53%
Hyperliquid-14.57%
Kraken-26.89%
dYdX-86.23%

Frequently asked

What is the current ASTER funding rate on Lighter?

ASTER on Lighter is funding at 4.38% APR (0.0005% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-07-29 10:42 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 Lighter, currently 11.8% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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