LINK 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
14
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Over the last 30 days, LINK funding on Lighter averaged +4.9% APR and stayed positive 78.9% of the time, ranging from -65.8% to +10.5%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +4.4% APR, settled every 1h across 14 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for LINK right now is long Variational / short Aster at +5.1% net APR (low risk, ~2.9d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 10:44 UTC

LINK funding history on Lighterlast 30d

30d average
+4.87%
Range
-66% / 11%
% positive
78.9%
Volatility
10.6
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Aster
+5.1% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+7.4%
Stability
97.2%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~2.9d

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

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How LINK funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Kraken+17.76%
Pacifica+10.95%
Aster+10.95%
SoDEX+10.95%
Extended+10.51%
Grvt+10.18%
Decibel+9.64%
Nado+9.21%
Paradex+6.57%
Lighter+4.38%
Hyperliquid+4.22%
Variational+1.50%
dYdX+0.00%
Hyena-36.60%

Frequently asked

What is the current LINK funding rate on Lighter?

LINK on Lighter is funding at 4.38% APR (0.0005% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-07-29 10:44 UTC.

How often does Lighter pay funding on LINK?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn LINK funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Aster, currently 5.1% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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