RUNE funding rate on Variational
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).
RUNE funding history on Variationallast 30d
- 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
| Exchange | Funding 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.