BABA funding rate on Lighter

Funding APR
+3.50%
0.0004% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 11:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
9
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Over the last 30 days, BABA funding on Lighter averaged +6.6% APR and stayed positive 98.9% of the time, ranging from -868.6% to +384.3%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +3.5% APR, settled every 1h across 9 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for BABA right now is long Variational / short TradeXYZ at +20.6% net APR (low risk, ~1.3d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 10:44 UTC

BABA funding history on Lighterlast 30d

30d average
+6.64%
Range
-869% / 384%
% positive
98.9%
Volatility
45.4
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Grvt / Short Lighter
+5.4% net APR
Backtested (30d)
-32.9%
Stability
45.8%
Risk
high
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 BABA funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
QFEX+8.76%
TradeXYZ+5.48%
Extended+5.26%
Arcus+4.20%
Lighter+3.50%
Aster+0.00%
Decibel-4.38%
Grvt-12.37%
Variational-18.80%

Frequently asked

What is the current BABA funding rate on Lighter?

BABA on Lighter is funding at 3.50% APR (0.0004% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-07-29 10:44 UTC.

How often does Lighter pay funding on BABA?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn BABA funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Grvt and short Lighter, currently 5.4% net APR (high risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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