SAND funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
-18.57%
-0.0170% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 16:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
4
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Over the last 30 days, SAND funding on Variational averaged -10.1% APR and stayed positive 27.3% of the time, ranging from -51.5% to +10.9%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -18.6% APR, settled every 8h across 4 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for SAND right now is long Kraken / short Hyperliquid at +33.0% net APR (low risk, ~2.8d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 10:42 UTC

SAND funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
-10.07%
Range
-52% / 11%
% positive
27.3%
Volatility
14.9
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Kraken / Short Hyperliquid
+33.0% net APR
Backtested (30d)
-10.7%
Stability
59.8%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~2.8d

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

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How SAND funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Hyperliquid+7.88%
Variational-18.57%
Kraken-41.65%
Aster-42.02%

Frequently asked

What is the current SAND funding rate on Variational?

SAND on Variational is funding at -18.57% APR (-0.0170% every 8h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-07-29 10:42 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on SAND?

Every 8 hours.

How do I earn SAND funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Kraken and short Hyperliquid, currently 33.0% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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