COST funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
+8.89%
0.0081% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 08:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
6
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Over the last 30 days, COST funding on Variational averaged -0.0% APR and stayed positive 2.4% of the time, ranging from -47.5% to +37.3%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +8.9% APR, settled every 8h across 6 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for COST right now is long TradeXYZ / short TxFlow at +2.7% net APR (low risk, ~2.3d to break even).

as of 2026-10-20 01:29 UTC

COST funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
-0.01%
Range
-47% / 37%
% positive
2.4%
Volatility
3.5
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long TradeXYZ / Short TxFlow
+2.7% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+4.0%
Stability
89%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~2.3d

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

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How COST funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
TxFlow+10.95%
Variational+8.89%
Extended+4.38%
TradeXYZ+0.60%
QFEX+0.00%
Aster+0.00%

Frequently asked

What is the current COST funding rate on Variational?

COST on Variational is funding at 8.89% APR (0.0081% every 8h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-10-20 01:29 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on COST?

Every 8 hours.

How do I earn COST funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long TradeXYZ and short TxFlow, currently 2.7% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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