DOT funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
-5.42%
-0.0050% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 16:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
9
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Over the last 30 days, DOT funding on Variational averaged +5.3% APR and stayed positive 75.2% of the time, ranging from -26.6% to +10.9%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -5.4% APR, settled every 8h across 9 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for DOT right now is long Extended / short Lighter at +13.4% net APR (high risk, ~1.5d to break even).

as of 2026-09-12 11:51 UTC

DOT funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
+5.27%
Range
-27% / 11%
% positive
75.2%
Volatility
8.7
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Lighter
+12.1% net APR
Backtested (30d)
-1.6%
Stability
48%
Risk
medium
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 DOT funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Kraken+16.02%
Aster+10.95%
Grvt+10.95%
Hyperliquid+10.86%
Lighter+10.51%
TxFlow+4.78%
dYdX+0.00%
Variational-5.42%
Extended-7.01%

Frequently asked

What is the current DOT funding rate on Variational?

DOT on Variational is funding at -5.42% APR (-0.0050% every 8h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-09-12 11:51 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on DOT?

Every 8 hours.

How do I earn DOT funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Lighter, currently 12.1% net APR (medium risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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