COPPER (XCU) funding rate on Lighter

Funding APR
+3.50%
0.0004% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 21:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
14
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Over the last 30 days, COPPER (XCU) funding on Lighter averaged +5.2% APR and stayed positive 99.7% of the time, ranging from -15.6% to +89.2%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +3.5% APR, settled every 1h across 14 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for COPPER (XCU) right now is long Ondo / short Kraken at +53.9% net APR (high risk, ~1.9d to break even).

as of 2026-09-12 20:21 UTC

XCU funding history on Lighterlast 30d

30d average
+5.21%
Range
-16% / 89%
% positive
99.7%
Volatility
7.2
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Lighter / Short Kraken
+57.5% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+113.1%
Stability
65.9%
Risk
high
Breakeven
~1.7d

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

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How XCU funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Kraken+80.14%
Pacifica+10.95%
TxFlow+10.95%
Ondo+5.52%
TradeXYZ+5.48%
Paradex+5.48%
SoDEX+5.47%
Decibel+4.38%
Lighter+3.50%
Extended+3.50%
QFEX+0.00%
Variational+0.00%
Grvt+0.00%
Aster+0.00%

Frequently asked

What is the current XCU funding rate on Lighter?

COPPER (XCU) on Lighter is funding at 3.50% APR (0.0004% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-09-12 20:21 UTC.

How often does Lighter pay funding on XCU?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn XCU funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Lighter and short Kraken, currently 57.5% net APR (high risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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