BABA funding rate on Lighter

Funding APR
+3.50%
0.0004% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 20:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
13
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Over the last 30 days, BABA funding on Lighter averaged +4.5% APR and stayed positive 99.4% of the time, ranging from -29.8% to +33.6%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +3.5% APR, settled every 1h across 13 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for BABA right now is long Aster / short Arcus at +28.0% net APR (low risk, ~0.5d to break even).

as of 2026-09-11 19:06 UTC

BABA funding history on Lighterlast 30d

30d average
+4.55%
Range
-30% / 34%
% positive
99.4%
Volatility
4.3
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Aster / Short Arcus
+28.0% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+14.3%
Stability
100%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~0.5d

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
Arcus+41.77%
Phoenix+31.92%
Extended+26.28%
Variational+20.72%
Grvt+14.34%
Aster+6.63%
Ondo+5.52%
TradeXYZ+5.48%
Polymarket+5.47%
Decibel+5.26%
Lighter RH+3.50%
Lighter+3.50%
QFEX+0.00%

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 2026-09-11 19:06 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 Aster and short Arcus, currently 28.0% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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