SKY funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
-3.16%
-0.0014% / 4h
Interval
4h
next 12:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
6
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Over the last 30 days, SKY funding on Variational averaged -7.8% APR and stayed positive 49.2% of the time, ranging from -85.5% to +10.9%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -3.2% APR, settled every 4h across 6 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for SKY right now is long Variational / short Aster at +4.5% net APR (medium risk, ~5.4d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 10:38 UTC

SKY funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
-7.82%
Range
-86% / 11%
% positive
49.2%
Volatility
20.7
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Aster
+4.5% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+9.6%
Stability
73.2%
Risk
medium
Breakeven
~5.4d

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

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How SKY funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Hyperliquid+10.95%
dYdX+10.95%
Aster+10.95%
Nado+4.27%
Variational-3.16%
Lighter-8.76%

Frequently asked

What is the current SKY funding rate on Variational?

SKY on Variational is funding at -3.16% APR (-0.0014% every 4h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-07-29 10:38 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on SKY?

Every 4 hours.

How do I earn SKY funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Aster, currently 4.5% net APR (medium risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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