MERL funding rate on Variational
Funding APR
+7.32%
0.0067% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 16:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
3
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Over the last 30 days, MERL funding on Variational averaged +13.8% APR and stayed positive 97.6% of the time, ranging from -24.3% to +101.0%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +7.3% APR, settled every 8h across 3 venues we track.
as of 2026-07-29 10:44 UTC
MERL funding history on Variationallast 30d
30d average
+13.76%
Range
-24% / 101%
% positive
97.6%
Volatility
13.8
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How MERL funding compares across venues
| Exchange | Funding APR |
|---|---|
| Hyperliquid | +10.95% |
| Aster | +10.95% |
| Variational | +7.32% |
Frequently asked
What is the current MERL funding rate on Variational?
MERL on Variational is funding at 7.32% APR (0.0067% every 8h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-07-29 10:44 UTC.
How often does Variational pay funding on MERL?
Every 8 hours.
How do I earn MERL 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 MERL on a second venue so price moves cancel and you keep the funding.
Perpetual futures
Why Variational pays a funding rate on MERL in the first place.
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