GOLD (XAU) funding rate on Lighter RH

Funding APR
+7.88%
0.0009% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 02:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
17
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Over the last 30 days, GOLD (XAU) funding on Lighter RH averaged +7.2% APR and stayed positive 100% of the time, ranging from +0.3% to +35.4%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +7.9% APR, settled every 1h across 17 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for GOLD (XAU) right now is long QFEX / short Lighter at +7.9% net APR (low risk, ~2.1d to break even).

as of 2026-10-20 01:13 UTC

XAU funding history on Lighter RHlast 30d

30d average
+7.17%
Range
0% / 35%
% positive
100%
Volatility
5.4
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long QFEX / Short Lighter
+7.9% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+3.3%
Stability
95.5%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~2.1d

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

ExchangeFunding APR
Lighter+19.27%
Grvt+11.39%
Pacifica+10.95%
TxFlow+10.95%
Aster+10.46%
QFEX+8.76%
Lighter RH+7.88%
Extended+7.88%
Decibel+7.01%
RiseX+6.70%
Paradex+6.22%
Variational+6.18%
Ondo+5.52%
PopDEX+5.52%
TradeXYZ+5.48%
Polymarket+5.47%
Kraken-5.17%

Frequently asked

What is the current XAU funding rate on Lighter RH?

GOLD (XAU) on Lighter RH is funding at 7.88% APR (0.0009% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-10-20 01:13 UTC.

How often does Lighter RH pay funding on XAU?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn XAU funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long QFEX and short Lighter, currently 7.9% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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