APE funding rate on Variational
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).
APE funding history on Variationallast 30d
- 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
| Exchange | Funding 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.