GOLD (XAU) funding rate on QFEX

Funding APR
+8.76%
0.0010% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 11:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
13
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Over the last 30 days, GOLD (XAU) funding on QFEX averaged +5.1% APR and stayed positive 56.5% of the time, ranging from -2.3% to +53.2%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +8.8% 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 +25.3% net APR (low risk, ~1.1d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 10:48 UTC

XAU funding history on QFEXlast 30d

30d average
+5.10%
Range
-2% / 53%
% positive
56.5%
Volatility
6.6
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long HotStuff / Short Decibel
+25.3% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+6.6%
Stability
85.5%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~1.1d

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
Decibel+29.78%
TradeXYZ+17.17%
Phoenix+13.89%
Pacifica+10.95%
QFEX+8.76%
Ondo+5.52%
Lighter+3.50%
Extended+3.50%
RiseX+0.00%
Variational+0.00%
HotStuff+0.00%
Grvt+0.00%
Aster+0.00%

Frequently asked

What is the current XAU funding rate on QFEX?

GOLD (XAU) on QFEX is funding at 8.76% APR (0.0010% every 1h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-07-29 10:48 UTC.

How often does QFEX pay funding on XAU?

Every 1 hour.

How do I earn XAU funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long HotStuff and short Decibel, currently 25.3% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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