IO funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
-4.43%
-0.0020% / 4h
Interval
4h
next 08:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
5
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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).

as of 2026-06-14 07:56 UTC

IO funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
-23.72%
Range
-1712% / 11%
% positive
68.2%
Volatility
134.2
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Kraken / Short Hyperliquid
+88.4% net APR
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

ExchangeFunding 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.

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