ASTR funding rate on Variational
Funding APR
-57.38%
-0.0524% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 16:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
3
listing this pair
Over the last 30 days, ASTR funding on Variational averaged -5.4% APR and stayed positive 46.6% of the time, ranging from -74.7% to +10.9%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -57.4% APR, settled every 8h across 3 venues we track.
as of 2026-07-29 10:44 UTC
ASTR funding history on Variationallast 30d
30d average
-5.36%
Range
-75% / 11%
% positive
46.6%
Volatility
17.1
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How ASTR funding compares across venues
| Exchange | Funding APR |
|---|---|
| dYdX | +0.00% |
| Kraken | -36.49% |
| Variational | -57.38% |
Frequently asked
What is the current ASTR funding rate on Variational?
ASTR on Variational is funding at -57.38% APR (-0.0524% every 8h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-07-29 10:44 UTC.
How often does Variational pay funding on ASTR?
Every 8 hours.
How do I earn ASTR 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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