APE funding rate on Variational
Funding APR
+10.95%
0.0100% / 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 +4.5% APR and stayed positive 74.3% of the time, ranging from -36.8% to +10.9%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +10.9% APR, settled every 8h across 6 venues we track.
as of 2026-10-28 09:40 UTC
APE funding history on Variationallast 30d
30d average
+4.46%
Range
-37% / 11%
% positive
74.3%
Volatility
10.4
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How APE funding compares across venues
| Exchange | Funding APR |
|---|---|
| Extended | +11.39% |
| Hyperliquid | +10.95% |
| Variational | +10.95% |
| Aster | +10.95% |
| Kraken | +2.09% |
| dYdX | +0.00% |
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 2026-10-28 09:40 UTC.
How often does Variational pay funding on APE?
Every 8 hours.
How do I earn APE 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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Funding rate arbitrage
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Hedge APE on a second venue so price moves cancel and you keep the funding.
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