PYTH funding rate on Lighter
Over the last 30 days, PYTH funding on Lighter averaged +9.4% APR and stayed positive 96.5% of the time, ranging from -27.0% to +11.1%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -20.1% APR, settled every 1h across 8 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for PYTH right now is long Lighter / short Variational at +23.5% net APR (medium risk, ~1.2d to break even).
PYTH funding history on Lighterlast 30d
- Backtested (30d)
- -4.9%
- Stability
- 100%
- Risk
- medium
- Breakeven
- ~1.2d
Ranked by 30-day reliability (backtest × stability × risk) — the spread that holds, not just the widest current rate.
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How PYTH funding compares across venues
| Exchange | Funding APR |
|---|---|
| Hyperliquid | +10.95% |
| Variational | +10.95% |
| Aster | +10.95% |
| EdgeX | +10.95% |
| Paradex | +2.20% |
| dYdX | +0.00% |
| Kraken | -11.66% |
| Lighter | -20.15% |
Frequently asked
What is the current PYTH funding rate on Lighter?
PYTH on Lighter is funding at -20.15% APR (-0.0023% every 1h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-07-29 10:04 UTC.
How often does Lighter pay funding on PYTH?
Every 1 hour.
How do I earn PYTH funding without price risk?
Open a delta-neutral position: long Lighter and short Variational, currently 23.5% net APR (medium risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.