SPY funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
+8.80%
0.0080% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 08:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
12
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Over the last 7.2 days, SPY funding on Variational averaged +3.3% APR and stayed positive 31% of the time, ranging from +0.0% to +25.8%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +8.8% APR, settled every 8h across 12 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for SPY right now is long Variational / short Decibel at +26.6% net APR (low risk, ~0.6d to break even).

as of 2026-10-01 02:37 UTC

SPY funding history on Variationallast 7d

30d average
+3.31%
Range
0% / 26%
% positive
31%
Volatility
6.3
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Decibel
+26.6% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+5.5%
Stability
93%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~0.6d

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

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How SPY funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Decibel+37.67%
Nado+32.74%
RiseX+25.92%
Lighter+20.15%
Grvt+16.53%
Lighter RH+14.89%
TxFlow+10.95%
Variational+8.80%
Ondo+5.52%
Arcus+4.44%
Aster+3.45%
Phoenix+3.43%

Frequently asked

What is the current SPY funding rate on Variational?

SPY on Variational is funding at 8.80% APR (0.0080% every 8h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-10-01 02:37 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on SPY?

Every 8 hours.

How do I earn SPY funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Decibel, currently 26.6% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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