ALAB funding rate on Variational
Funding APR
-8.22%
-0.0075% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 00:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
2
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Over the last 30 days, ALAB funding on Variational averaged -2.8% APR and stayed positive 5% of the time, ranging from -195.2% to +85.5%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -8.2% APR, settled every 8h across 2 venues we track.
as of 2026-10-19 22:09 UTC
ALAB funding history on Variationallast 30d
30d average
-2.75%
Range
-195% / 86%
% positive
5%
Volatility
17.9
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How ALAB funding compares across venues
| Exchange | Funding APR |
|---|---|
| QFEX | +8.76% |
| Variational | -8.22% |
Frequently asked
What is the current ALAB funding rate on Variational?
ALAB on Variational is funding at -8.22% APR (-0.0075% every 8h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-10-19 22:09 UTC.
How often does Variational pay funding on ALAB?
Every 8 hours.
How do I earn ALAB funding without price risk?
Hedge the position on a second venue so price moves cancel out and you keep the funding payment.
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