GOLD (XAU) funding rate on Lighter
Over the last 30 days, GOLD (XAU) funding on Lighter averaged +6.6% APR and stayed positive 99.9% of the time, ranging from -7.9% to +68.1%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +3.5% APR, settled every 1h across 13 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for GOLD (XAU) right now is long HotStuff / short Decibel at +26.8% net APR (low risk, ~1.3d to break even).
XAU funding history on Lighterlast 30d
- Backtested (30d)
- +5.8%
- Stability
- 84.8%
- 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 XAU funding compares across venues
Frequently asked
What is the current XAU funding rate on Lighter?
GOLD (XAU) on Lighter is funding at 3.50% APR (0.0004% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-07-29 12:54 UTC.
How often does Lighter pay funding on XAU?
Every 1 hour.
How do I earn XAU funding without price risk?
Open a delta-neutral position: long Lighter and short Decibel, currently 29.9% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.