CAKE funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
+10.95%
0.0050% / 4h
Interval
4h
next 12:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
5
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Over the last 30 days, CAKE funding on Variational averaged +7.3% APR and stayed positive 91.1% of the time, ranging from -94.5% to +10.9%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +10.9% APR, settled every 4h across 5 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for CAKE right now is long Kraken / short Aster at +9.9% net APR (high risk, ~4.3d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 10:38 UTC

CAKE funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
+7.31%
Range
-95% / 11%
% positive
91.1%
Volatility
13.3
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Kraken / Short Aster
+9.9% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+57.6%
Stability
91.6%
Risk
high
Breakeven
~4.3d

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

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How CAKE funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Hyperliquid+10.95%
dYdX+10.95%
Variational+10.95%
Aster+10.95%
Kraken-12.52%

Frequently asked

What is the current CAKE funding rate on Variational?

CAKE on Variational is funding at 10.95% APR (0.0050% every 4h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-07-29 10:38 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on CAKE?

Every 4 hours.

How do I earn CAKE funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Kraken and short Aster, currently 9.9% net APR (high risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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