IREN funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
+34.59%
0.0316% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 00:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
8
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Over the last 30 days, IREN funding on Variational averaged +9.0% APR and stayed positive 37.8% of the time, ranging from -252.8% to +414.6%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +34.6% APR, settled every 8h across 8 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for IREN right now is long QFEX / short Phoenix at +58.2% net APR (medium risk, ~1.5d to break even).

as of 2026-10-19 22:09 UTC

IREN funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
+9.02%
Range
-253% / 415%
% positive
37.8%
Volatility
36.0
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Phoenix
+39.5% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+18.3%
Stability
85.3%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~0.9d

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

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How IREN funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Phoenix+81.84%
Variational+34.59%
Grvt+33.40%
Lighter RH+30.66%
QFEX+8.76%
TradeXYZ+5.48%
Aster+0.00%
TxFlow-13.57%

Frequently asked

What is the current IREN funding rate on Variational?

IREN on Variational is funding at 34.59% APR (0.0316% every 8h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-10-19 22:09 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on IREN?

Every 8 hours.

How do I earn IREN funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Phoenix, currently 39.5% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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