APE funding rate on Variational
Funding APR
+0.02%
0.0000% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 16:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
5
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Over the last 30 days, APE funding on Variational averaged +7.5% APR and stayed positive 86.9% of the time, ranging from -31.4% to +10.9%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +0.0% APR, settled every 8h across 5 venues we track.
as of 2026-07-29 10:38 UTC
APE funding history on Variationallast 30d
30d average
+7.52%
Range
-31% / 11%
% positive
86.9%
Volatility
7.6
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How APE funding compares across venues
| Exchange | Funding APR |
|---|---|
| Hyperliquid | +10.95% |
| Aster | +10.95% |
| Kraken | +5.05% |
| Variational | +0.02% |
| dYdX | +0.00% |
Frequently asked
What is the current APE funding rate on Variational?
APE on Variational is funding at 0.02% APR (0.0000% every 8h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-07-29 10:38 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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Delta-neutral trading
Hedge APE on a second venue so price moves cancel and you keep the funding.
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