NOW funding rate on Lighter

Funding APR
+3.50%
0.0004% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 19:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
5
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Over the last 30 days, NOW funding on Lighter averaged +3.5% APR and stayed positive 99.7% of the time, ranging from -43.4% to +77.0%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +3.5% APR, settled every 1h across 5 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for NOW right now is long Grvt / short TradeXYZ at +1.7% net APR (medium risk, ~3.8d to break even).

as of 2026-09-11 18:39 UTC

NOW funding history on Lighterlast 30d

30d average
+3.55%
Range
-43% / 77%
% positive
99.7%
Volatility
3.3
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Grvt / Short TradeXYZ
+1.7% net APR
Backtested (30d)
-4.4%
Stability
68.2%
Risk
medium
Breakeven
~3.8d

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+8.54%
Lighter+3.50%
QFEX+0.00%
Aster+0.00%
Grvt+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 2026-09-11 18:39 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 Grvt and short TradeXYZ, currently 1.7% net APR (medium risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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