APE funding rate on Variational
Over the last 30 days, APE funding on Variational averaged +9.6% APR and stayed positive 94.7% of the time, ranging from -27.1% to +10.9%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +10.9% APR, settled every 8h across 6 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for APE right now is long Kraken / short Hyperliquid at +14.8% net APR (low risk, ~5.2d to break even).
APE funding history on Variationallast 30d
- Backtested (30d)
- -3.8%
- Stability
- 69.1%
- Risk
- low
- Breakeven
- ~5.2d
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
| Exchange | Funding APR |
|---|---|
| Hyperliquid | +10.95% |
| Variational | +10.95% |
| Aster | +10.95% |
| Extended | +0.88% |
| dYdX | +0.00% |
| Kraken | -19.55% |
Frequently asked
What is the current APE funding rate on Variational?
APE on Variational is funding at 10.95% APR (0.0100% every 8h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-09-12 14:10 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 Hyperliquid, currently 14.8% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.