SAHARA funding rate on Variational
Funding APR
+10.95%
0.0050% / 4h
Interval
4h
next 04:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
4
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Over the last 30 days, SAHARA funding on Variational averaged +10.0% APR and stayed positive 96.4% of the time, ranging from -37.2% to +22.9%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +10.9% APR, settled every 4h across 4 venues we track.
as of 2026-10-28 00:37 UTC
SAHARA funding history on Variationallast 30d
30d average
+9.99%
Range
-37% / 23%
% positive
96.4%
Volatility
4.9
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How SAHARA funding compares across venues
| Exchange | Funding APR |
|---|---|
| Extended | +11.39% |
| Variational | +10.95% |
| Aster | +10.95% |
| Grvt | +10.95% |
Frequently asked
What is the current SAHARA funding rate on Variational?
SAHARA on Variational is funding at 10.95% APR (0.0050% every 4h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-10-28 00:37 UTC.
How often does Variational pay funding on SAHARA?
Every 4 hours.
How do I earn SAHARA 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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Hedge SAHARA on a second venue so price moves cancel and you keep the funding.
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