GOLD (XAU) funding rate on PopDEX

Funding APR
+5.61%
0.0006% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 13:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
18
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Over the last 30 days, GOLD (XAU) funding on PopDEX averaged +12.4% APR and stayed positive 99.3% of the time, ranging from -68.7% to +158.5%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +5.6% APR, settled every 1h across 18 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for GOLD (XAU) right now is long Ondo / short TxFlow at +9.9% net APR (low risk, ~4.7d to break even).

as of 2026-09-18 12:10 UTC

XAU funding history on PopDEXlast 30d

30d average
+12.44%
Range
-69% / 158%
% positive
99.3%
Volatility
15.1
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Ondo / Short TxFlow
+9.9% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+5.3%
Stability
96.6%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~4.7d

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
Grvt+20.59%
TxFlow+19.11%
Kraken+19.05%
Variational+16.22%
Aster+14.69%
HotStuff+14.02%
Decibel+12.26%
Pacifica+10.95%
Lighter+10.51%
QFEX+8.76%
Paradex+7.41%
PopDEX+5.61%
Ondo+5.52%
TradeXYZ+5.48%
Polymarket+5.47%
Lighter RH+3.50%
Extended+3.50%
RiseX+0.00%

Frequently asked

What is the current XAU funding rate on PopDEX?

GOLD (XAU) on PopDEX is funding at 5.61% APR (0.0006% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-09-18 12:10 UTC.

How often does PopDEX pay funding on XAU?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn XAU funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Ondo and short TxFlow, currently 9.9% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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