TAO funding rate on Variational
Over the last 30 days, TAO funding on Variational averaged +0.7% APR and stayed positive 67% of the time, ranging from -73.4% to +10.9%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -6.1% APR, settled every 4h across 17 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for TAO right now is long Phoenix / short Extended at +7.5% net APR (low risk, ~4.4d to break even).
TAO funding history on Variationallast 30d
- Backtested (30d)
- +6.7%
- Stability
- 98.3%
- Risk
- low
- Breakeven
- ~1.4d
Ranked by 30-day reliability (backtest × stability × risk) — the spread that holds, not just the widest current rate.
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How TAO funding compares across venues
Frequently asked
What is the current TAO funding rate on Variational?
TAO on Variational is funding at -6.09% APR (-0.0028% every 4h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-07-29 09:56 UTC.
How often does Variational pay funding on TAO?
Every 4 hours.
How do I earn TAO funding without price risk?
Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Extended, currently 13.5% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.