IO funding rate on Variational
Over the last 30 days, IO funding on Variational averaged -23.7% APR and stayed positive 68.2% of the time, ranging from -1712.0% to +10.9%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -4.4% APR, settled every 4h across 5 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for IO right now is long Kraken / short Hyperliquid at +88.4% net APR (high risk, ~1.8d to break even).
IO funding history on Variationallast 30d
- Backtested (30d)
- -23.9%
- Stability
- 77.1%
- Risk
- high
- Breakeven
- ~1.8d
Ranked by 30-day reliability (backtest × stability × risk) — the spread that holds, not just the widest current rate.
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How IO funding compares across venues
| Exchange | Funding APR |
|---|---|
| dYdX | +10.95% |
| Aster | +10.95% |
| Variational | -4.43% |
| Hyperliquid | -41.65% |
| Kraken | -155.68% |
Frequently asked
What is the current IO funding rate on Variational?
IO on Variational is funding at -4.43% APR (-0.0020% every 4h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-06-14 07:56 UTC.
How often does Variational pay funding on IO?
Every 4 hours.
How do I earn IO funding without price risk?
Open a delta-neutral position: long Kraken and short Hyperliquid, currently 88.4% net APR (high risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.