LIGHTER funding rate on Variational
Funding APR
-15.73%
-0.0072% / 4h
Interval
4h
next 04:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
1
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Over the last 30 days, LIGHTER funding on Variational averaged +6.4% APR and stayed positive 83.8% of the time, ranging from -49.4% to +10.9%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -15.7% APR, settled every 4h across 1 venues we track.
as of 2026-09-12 00:18 UTC
LIGHTER funding history on Variationallast 30d
30d average
+6.40%
Range
-49% / 11%
% positive
83.8%
Volatility
10.7
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How LIGHTER funding compares across venues
| Exchange | Funding APR |
|---|---|
| Variational | -15.73% |
Frequently asked
What is the current LIGHTER funding rate on Variational?
LIGHTER on Variational is funding at -15.73% APR (-0.0072% every 4h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-09-12 00:18 UTC.
How often does Variational pay funding on LIGHTER?
Every 4 hours.
How do I earn LIGHTER funding without price risk?
Hedge the position on a second venue so price moves cancel out and you keep the funding payment.
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Funding rate arbitrage
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Delta-neutral trading
Hedge LIGHTER on a second venue so price moves cancel and you keep the funding.
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