APE funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
+1.10%
0.0010% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 16:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
6
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Over the last 30 days, APE funding on Variational averaged -7.7% APR and stayed positive 34.4% of the time, ranging from -86.0% to +10.9%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +1.1% APR, settled every 8h across 6 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for APE right now is long Kraken / short Aster at +19.7% net APR (low risk, ~5.3d to break even).

as of 2026-06-12 15:39 UTC

APE funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
-7.70%
Range
-86% / 11%
% positive
34.4%
Volatility
16.2
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Kraken / Short Variational
+10.0% net APR
Backtested (30d)
-3.0%
Stability
85%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~4.1d

Ranked by 30-day reliability (backtest × stability × risk) — the spread that holds, not just the widest current rate.

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How APE funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Hyperliquid+10.95%
Aster+10.95%
EdgeX+10.95%
Variational+1.10%
dYdX+0.00%
Kraken-25.03%

Frequently asked

What is the current APE funding rate on Variational?

APE on Variational is funding at 1.10% APR (0.0010% every 8h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-06-12 15:39 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on APE?

Every 8 hours.

How do I earn APE funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Kraken and short Variational, currently 10.0% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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