MET funding rate on Lighter

Funding APR
-43.80%
-0.0050% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 11:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
5
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Over the last 30 days, MET funding on Lighter averaged +9.3% APR and stayed positive 86.9% of the time, ranging from -154.8% to +195.1%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -43.8% APR, settled every 1h across 5 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for MET right now is long Phoenix / short Aster at +36.8% net APR (medium risk, ~2.7d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 10:04 UTC

MET funding history on Lighterlast 30d

30d average
+9.25%
Range
-155% / 195%
% positive
86.9%
Volatility
31.1
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Lighter / Short Aster
+39.4% net APR
Backtested (30d)
-17.5%
Stability
46.9%
Risk
high
Breakeven
~2.7d

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

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How MET funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
dYdX+10.95%
Aster+6.01%
Hyperliquid-19.71%
Lighter-43.80%
Phoenix-49.20%

Frequently asked

What is the current MET funding rate on Lighter?

MET on Lighter is funding at -43.80% APR (-0.0050% every 1h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-07-29 10:04 UTC.

How often does Lighter pay funding on MET?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn MET funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Lighter and short Aster, currently 39.4% net APR (high risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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