ASTER funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
+10.95%
0.0050% / 4h
Interval
4h
next 00:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
13
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Over the last 30 days, ASTER funding on Variational averaged +4.9% APR and stayed positive 79.1% of the time, ranging from -47.0% to +10.9%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +10.9% APR, settled every 4h across 13 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for ASTER right now is long 01xyz / short Extended at +8.0% net APR (low risk, ~1.2d to break even).

as of 2026-06-12 21:45 UTC

ASTER funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
+4.86%
Range
-47% / 11%
% positive
79.1%
Volatility
9.9
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long 01xyz / Short Extended
+8.0% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+23.3%
Stability
97%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~1.2d

Ranked by 30-day reliability (backtest × stability × risk) — the spread that holds, not just the widest current rate.

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How ASTER funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Aster+61.02%
Kraken+28.66%
Extended+11.39%
Hyperliquid+10.95%
Pacifica+10.95%
Variational+10.95%
Grvt+10.95%
EdgeX+10.95%
Paradex+10.95%
Nado+10.95%
Lighter+10.51%
dYdX+0.00%
01xyz-2.63%

Frequently asked

What is the current ASTER funding rate on Variational?

ASTER on Variational is funding at 10.95% APR (0.0050% every 4h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-06-12 21:45 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on ASTER?

Every 4 hours.

How do I earn ASTER funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long 01xyz and short Extended, currently 8.0% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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