ICP funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
+2.27%
0.0021% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 16:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
9
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Over the last 30 days, ICP funding on Variational averaged -3.6% APR and stayed positive 43.1% of the time, ranging from -43.8% to +10.9%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +2.3% APR, settled every 8h across 9 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for ICP right now is long Variational / short Lighter at +2.6% net APR (medium risk, ~2.7d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 10:04 UTC

ICP funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
-3.63%
Range
-44% / 11%
% positive
43.1%
Volatility
12.1
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Lighter
+2.6% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+9.2%
Stability
82.7%
Risk
medium
Breakeven
~2.7d

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

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How ICP funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Kraken+30.45%
Pacifica+10.95%
EdgeX+10.95%
Lighter+10.51%
Grvt+5.04%
Hyperliquid+4.37%
Aster+3.12%
Variational+2.27%
dYdX+0.00%

Frequently asked

What is the current ICP funding rate on Variational?

ICP on Variational is funding at 2.27% APR (0.0021% every 8h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-07-29 10:04 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on ICP?

Every 8 hours.

How do I earn ICP funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Lighter, currently 2.6% net APR (medium risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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