LINK funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
-2.31%
-0.0021% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 16:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
17
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Over the last 30 days, LINK funding on Variational averaged -0.3% APR and stayed positive 43% of the time, ranging from -23.0% to +10.9%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -2.3% APR, settled every 8h across 17 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for LINK right now is long Phoenix / short dYdX at +47.3% net APR (low risk, ~0.8d to break even).

as of 2026-09-11 08:53 UTC

LINK funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
-0.26%
Range
-23% / 11%
% positive
43%
Volatility
6.8
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short dYdX
+47.9% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+15.1%
Stability
88.3%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~0.7d

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
dYdX+57.55%
Polymarket+10.95%
Arcus+10.95%
Decibel+4.38%
Aster+3.72%
Paradex-0.33%
Pacifica-2.00%
Hyperliquid-2.06%
Variational-2.31%
Phoenix-3.82%
Grvt-4.38%
Extended-10.51%
SoDEX-14.64%
TxFlow-22.53%
Nado-23.88%
Kraken-27.84%
Lighter-40.30%

Frequently asked

What is the current LINK funding rate on Variational?

LINK on Variational is funding at -2.31% APR (-0.0021% every 8h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-09-11 08:53 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 dYdX, currently 47.9% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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