LTC funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
-17.88%
-0.0163% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 00:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
14
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Over the last 30 days, LTC funding on Variational averaged -5.6% APR and stayed positive 18.8% of the time, ranging from -25.7% to +10.9%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -17.9% APR, settled every 8h across 14 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for LTC right now is long Variational / short Aster at +19.4% net APR (low risk, ~1.2d to break even).

as of 2026-09-12 18:02 UTC

LTC funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
-5.56%
Range
-26% / 11%
% positive
18.8%
Volatility
8.2
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Aster
+19.4% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+11.5%
Stability
91.1%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~1.2d

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

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How LTC funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
dYdX+47.03%
Hyperliquid+10.95%
Polymarket+10.95%
Lighter+10.51%
Pacifica+8.65%
Paradex+7.44%
Aster+6.80%
Extended+5.26%
Grvt-3.29%
Nado-4.20%
SoDEX-15.01%
Kraken-17.56%
Variational-17.88%
TxFlow-23.23%

Frequently asked

What is the current LTC funding rate on Variational?

LTC on Variational is funding at -17.88% APR (-0.0163% every 8h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-09-12 18:02 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on LTC?

Every 8 hours.

How do I earn LTC funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Aster, currently 19.4% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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