LINK funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
+1.47%
0.0013% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 16:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
14
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Over the last 30 days, LINK funding on Variational averaged -0.5% APR and stayed positive 43.7% of the time, ranging from -18.3% to +10.9%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +1.5% APR, settled every 8h across 14 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for LINK right now is long Variational / short Aster at +5.8% net APR (low risk, ~2.9d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 10:38 UTC

LINK funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
-0.52%
Range
-18% / 11%
% positive
43.7%
Volatility
5.9
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Aster
+5.8% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+7.4%
Stability
97.2%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~2.9d

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

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How LINK funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Kraken+17.76%
Pacifica+10.95%
Aster+10.95%
Grvt+10.40%
SoDEX+10.32%
Decibel+9.64%
Extended+9.64%
Nado+8.86%
Paradex+6.64%
Hyperliquid+4.09%
Lighter+3.50%
Variational+1.47%
dYdX+0.00%
Hyena-37.15%

Frequently asked

What is the current LINK funding rate on Variational?

LINK on Variational is funding at 1.47% APR (0.0013% every 8h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-07-29 10:38 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on LINK?

Every 8 hours.

How do I earn LINK funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Aster, currently 5.8% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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