QQQ funding rate on Lighter

Funding APR
+7.88%
0.0009% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 13:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
8
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Over the last 30 days, QQQ funding on Lighter averaged +4.3% APR and stayed positive 99% of the time, ranging from -201.8% to +110.4%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +7.9% APR, settled every 1h across 8 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for QQQ right now is long Nado / short Arcus at +60.1% net APR (low risk, ~1.4d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 12:54 UTC

QQQ funding history on Lighterlast 30d

30d average
+4.25%
Range
-202% / 110%
% positive
99%
Volatility
9.9
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Lighter / Short Arcus
+70.5% net APR
Backtested (30d)
-7.2%
Stability
89.6%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~0.9d

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

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How QQQ funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Arcus+88.84%
Nado+14.19%
Lighter+7.88%
Variational+6.60%
Decibel+5.26%
Aster+4.75%
Grvt+0.00%
EdgeX+0.00%

Frequently asked

What is the current QQQ funding rate on Lighter?

QQQ on Lighter is funding at 7.88% APR (0.0009% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-07-29 12:54 UTC.

How often does Lighter pay funding on QQQ?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn QQQ funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Lighter and short Arcus, currently 70.5% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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