NOW 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
4
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Over the last 30 days, NOW funding on Lighter averaged +3.7% APR and stayed positive 98.7% of the time, ranging from -227.8% to +222.5%. 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 TradeXYZ / short Grvt at +7.4% net APR (low risk, ~3.9d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 10:40 UTC

NOW funding history on Lighterlast 30d

30d average
+3.69%
Range
-228% / 222%
% positive
98.7%
Volatility
13.5
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long TradeXYZ / Short Lighter
+3.7% net APR
Backtested (30d)
-20.6%
Stability
24.6%
Risk
high
Breakeven
~5.6d

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
Lighter+3.50%
Grvt+0.00%
Aster+0.00%
TradeXYZ-15.09%

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 2026-07-29 10:40 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 TradeXYZ and short Lighter, currently 3.7% net APR (high risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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