RUNE funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
-19.94%
-0.0182% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 08:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
5
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Over the last 30 days, RUNE funding on Variational averaged +4.2% APR and stayed positive 78.9% of the time, ranging from -125.7% to +10.9%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -19.9% APR, settled every 8h across 5 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for RUNE right now is long Kraken / short Extended at +67.4% net APR (high risk, ~1.6d to break even).

as of 2026-09-12 07:08 UTC

RUNE funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
+4.20%
Range
-126% / 11%
% positive
78.9%
Volatility
15.0
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Kraken / Short Variational
+35.5% net APR
Backtested (30d)
-43.5%
Stability
52.5%
Risk
high
Breakeven
~2.5d

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

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How RUNE funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Extended+11.39%
Hyperliquid+10.95%
dYdX+0.00%
Variational-19.94%
Kraken-69.82%

Frequently asked

What is the current RUNE funding rate on Variational?

RUNE on Variational is funding at -19.94% APR (-0.0182% every 8h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-09-12 07:08 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on RUNE?

Every 8 hours.

How do I earn RUNE funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Kraken and short Variational, currently 35.5% net APR (high risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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