CAKE funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
+10.95%
0.0050% / 4h
Interval
4h
next 20:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
6
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Over the last 30 days, CAKE funding on Variational averaged -2.1% APR and stayed positive 63.8% of the time, ranging from -155.8% to +10.9%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +10.9% APR, settled every 4h across 6 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for CAKE right now is long Variational / short Kraken at +23.6% net APR (low risk, ~6d to break even).

as of 2026-06-12 16:54 UTC

CAKE funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
-2.10%
Range
-156% / 11%
% positive
63.8%
Volatility
20.3
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Kraken
+23.6% net APR
Backtested (30d)
-70.0%
Stability
52.1%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~6d

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
Kraken+49.89%
Hyperliquid+10.95%
dYdX+10.95%
Variational+10.95%
EdgeX+10.95%
Aster+10.18%

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 2026-06-12 16:54 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 Variational and short Kraken, currently 23.6% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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