BTC funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
+10.95%
0.0100% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 16:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
26
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Over the last 30 days, BTC funding on Variational averaged +7.7% APR and stayed positive 97.9% of the time, ranging from -2.6% to +10.9%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +10.9% APR, settled every 8h across 26 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for BTC right now is long Hibachi / short Katana at +4.9% net APR (low risk, ~2.2d to break even).

as of 2026-10-27 13:54 UTC

BTC funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
+7.72%
Range
-3% / 11%
% positive
97.9%
Volatility
3.5
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Hibachi / Short Variational
+6.7% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+4.8%
Stability
91%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~0.3d

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

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How BTC funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Kraken+17.88%
n1xyz+15.77%
RiseX+12.48%
Extended+11.39%
Hyperliquid+10.95%
Ondo+10.95%
Pacifica+10.95%
Polymarket+10.95%
Variational+10.95%
Arcus+10.95%
SoDEX+10.95%
PopDEX+10.95%
Aster+10.95%
TxFlow+10.95%
Bulk+10.95%
Grvt+10.95%
Nado+10.95%
Katana+10.93%
Paradex+10.93%
Decibel+10.51%
Lighter RH+10.51%
Lighter+10.51%
Phoenix+9.26%
Hibachi+3.94%
dYdX+0.26%
Perpl-48.89%

Frequently asked

What is the current BTC funding rate on Variational?

BTC on Variational is funding at 10.95% APR (0.0100% every 8h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-10-27 13:54 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on BTC?

Every 8 hours.

How do I earn BTC funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Hibachi and short Variational, currently 6.7% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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