SPY funding rate on Lighter

Funding APR
+3.50%
0.0004% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 16:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
7
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Over the last 30 days, SPY funding on Lighter averaged +3.4% APR and stayed positive 99.6% of the time, ranging from -61.5% to +37.7%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +3.5% APR, settled every 1h across 7 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for SPY right now is long Aster / short Decibel at +41.6% net APR (low risk, ~1.1d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 15:01 UTC

SPY funding history on Lighterlast 30d

30d average
+3.40%
Range
-61% / 38%
% positive
99.6%
Volatility
3.8
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Lighter / Short Decibel
+42.9% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+3.3%
Stability
95%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~0.4d

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

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How SPY funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Decibel+49.06%
Arcus+20.20%
Lighter+3.50%
Aster+0.00%
Grvt+0.00%
EdgeX+0.00%
Nado-0.28%

Frequently asked

What is the current SPY funding rate on Lighter?

SPY on Lighter is funding at 3.50% APR (0.0004% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-07-29 15:01 UTC.

How often does Lighter pay funding on SPY?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn SPY funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Lighter and short Decibel, currently 42.9% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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