GOLD (XAU) funding rate on QFEX

Funding APR
+8.76%
0.0010% / 1h
Interval
1h
next 07:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
17
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Over the last 30 days, GOLD (XAU) funding on QFEX averaged +4.0% APR and stayed positive 55.1% of the time, ranging from -24.6% to +17.5%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +8.8% APR, settled every 1h across 17 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for GOLD (XAU) right now is long Ondo / short Decibel at +27.9% net APR (low risk, ~1.1d to break even).

as of 2026-10-28 06:37 UTC

XAU funding history on QFEXlast 30d

30d average
+3.95%
Range
-25% / 18%
% positive
55.1%
Volatility
4.7
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long QFEX / Short Decibel
+22.1% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+7.3%
Stability
84.7%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~2.3d

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+36.79%
Polymarket+24.05%
Aster+14.91%
Variational+12.94%
TxFlow+11.78%
PopDEX+11.13%
Pacifica+10.95%
TradeXYZ+9.37%
QFEX+8.76%
RiseX+8.40%
Paradex+8.26%
Ondo+5.52%
Lighter+5.26%
Grvt+4.38%
Lighter RH+3.50%
Extended+3.50%
Kraken+2.45%

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 2026-10-28 06:37 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 QFEX and short Decibel, currently 22.1% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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