NOW funding rate on Lighter

Funding APR
+3.50%
0.0004% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 17:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
4
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Over the last 7.4 days, NOW funding on Lighter averaged +8.2% APR and stayed positive 94.4% of the time, ranging from -1009.7% to +659.9%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +3.5% APR, settled every 1h across 4 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for NOW right now is long Lighter / short TradeXYZ at +66.6% net APR (high risk, ~2.9d to break even).

as of 2026-06-12 16:51 UTC

NOW funding history on Lighterlast 7d

30d average
+8.18%
Range
-1010% / 660%
% positive
94.4%
Volatility
110.2
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Lighter / Short TradeXYZ
+66.6% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+34.0%
Stability
81.8%
Risk
high
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 NOW funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
TradeXYZ+86.37%
Lighter+3.50%
Grvt+0.00%
Aster+0.00%

Frequently asked

What is the current NOW funding rate on Lighter?

NOW on Lighter is funding at 3.50% APR (0.0004% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-06-12 16:51 UTC.

How often does Lighter pay funding on NOW?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn NOW funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Lighter and short TradeXYZ, currently 66.6% net APR (high risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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