MERL funding rate on Variational
Funding APR
+10.95%
0.0100% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 08:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
3
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Over the last 30 days, MERL funding on Variational averaged +7.8% APR and stayed positive 81.5% of the time, ranging from -106.4% to +88.6%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +10.9% APR, settled every 8h across 3 venues we track.
as of 2026-06-14 04:47 UTC
MERL funding history on Variationallast 30d
30d average
+7.80%
Range
-106% / 89%
% positive
81.5%
Volatility
24.5
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How MERL funding compares across venues
| Exchange | Funding APR |
|---|---|
| Hyperliquid | +10.95% |
| Variational | +10.95% |
| Aster | +10.95% |
Frequently asked
What is the current MERL funding rate on Variational?
MERL on Variational is funding at 10.95% APR (0.0100% every 8h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-06-14 04:47 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
How the MERL funding spread between venues turns into market-neutral yield.
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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