ASTER funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
-14.23%
-0.0065% / 4h
Interval
4h
next 12:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
14
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Over the last 30 days, ASTER funding on Variational averaged +1.2% APR and stayed positive 63.9% of the time, ranging from -53.6% to +10.9%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -14.2% APR, settled every 4h across 14 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for ASTER right now is long Variational / short Aster at +35.0% net APR (low risk, ~0.6d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 10:02 UTC

ASTER funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
+1.18%
Range
-54% / 11%
% positive
63.9%
Volatility
12.3
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Aster
+35.0% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+9.8%
Stability
78.2%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~0.6d

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+24.41%
SoDEX+10.95%
EdgeX+10.95%
Nado+10.95%
Extended+10.51%
01xyz+7.88%
Grvt+3.94%
Paradex+2.79%
Lighter-0.88%
Pacifica-4.28%
Hyperliquid-5.42%
Variational-14.23%
dYdX-16.97%
Kraken-26.81%

Frequently asked

What is the current ASTER funding rate on Variational?

ASTER on Variational is funding at -14.23% APR (-0.0065% every 4h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-07-29 10:02 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 Variational and short Aster, currently 35.0% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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