API3 funding rate on Variational
Over the last 30 days, API3 funding on Variational averaged +10.8% APR and stayed positive 99.6% of the time, ranging from -142.3% to +73.1%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +10.9% APR, settled every 4h across 4 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for API3 right now is long Kraken / short TxFlow at +189.5% net APR (high risk, ~0.7d to break even).
API3 funding history on Variationallast 30d
- Backtested (30d)
- -40.5%
- Stability
- 75.6%
- Risk
- high
- Breakeven
- ~0.7d
Ranked by 30-day reliability (backtest × stability × risk) — the spread that holds, not just the widest current rate.
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How API3 funding compares across venues
| Exchange | Funding APR |
|---|---|
| Variational | +10.95% |
| Aster | -20.58% |
| TxFlow | -52.15% |
| Kraken | -258.58% |
Frequently asked
What is the current API3 funding rate on Variational?
API3 on Variational is funding at 10.95% APR (0.0050% every 4h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-09-12 07:30 UTC.
How often does Variational pay funding on API3?
Every 4 hours.
How do I earn API3 funding without price risk?
Open a delta-neutral position: long Kraken and short TxFlow, currently 189.5% net APR (high risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.