OIL (WTI) funding rate on Lighter

Funding APR
+3.50%
0.0004% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 15:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
19
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Over the last 30 days, OIL (WTI) funding on Lighter averaged -33.7% APR and stayed positive 74.5% of the time, ranging from -565.8% to +239.5%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +3.5% APR, settled every 1h across 19 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for OIL (WTI) right now is long Grvt / short SoDEX at +9.4% net APR (medium risk, ~1.8d to break even).

as of 2026-09-12 14:55 UTC

WTI funding history on Lighterlast 30d

30d average
-33.69%
Range
-566% / 240%
% positive
74.5%
Volatility
99.1
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Grvt / Short Lighter
+11.8% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+24.2%
Stability
93.3%
Risk
medium
Breakeven
~2.8d

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

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How WTI funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Kraken+55.13%
Pacifica+10.95%
TxFlow+10.95%
Ondo+5.52%
Polymarket+5.47%
SoDEX+5.47%
Lighter+3.50%
Extended+3.50%
Nado+0.30%
dYdX+0.00%
QFEX+0.00%
Variational+0.00%
Aster+0.00%
Decibel-0.88%
Paradex-1.48%
RiseX-5.39%
Grvt-8.76%
TradeXYZ-30.85%
HotStuff-37.67%

Frequently asked

What is the current WTI funding rate on Lighter?

OIL (WTI) on Lighter is funding at 3.50% APR (0.0004% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-09-12 14:55 UTC.

How often does Lighter pay funding on WTI?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn WTI funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Grvt and short Lighter, currently 11.8% net APR (medium risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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