TAO funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
-4.50%
-0.0021% / 4h
Interval
4h
next 08:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
20
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Over the last 30 days, TAO funding on Variational averaged +10.2% APR and stayed positive 96.8% of the time, ranging from -66.6% to +46.2%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -4.5% APR, settled every 4h across 20 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for TAO right now is long Decibel / short Nado at +3.0% net APR (low risk, ~2.3d to break even).

as of 2026-09-12 04:36 UTC

TAO funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
+10.24%
Range
-67% / 46%
% positive
96.8%
Volatility
8.0
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short RiseX
+0.7% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+11.6%
Stability
91%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~4.1d

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

ExchangeFunding APR
Kraken+30.19%
Aster+24.30%
n1xyz+13.14%
Extended+11.39%
Hyperliquid+10.95%
Pacifica+10.95%
Polymarket+10.95%
Arcus+10.95%
Bulk+10.95%
Grvt+10.95%
Nado+10.95%
Lighter+10.51%
Katana+10.27%
Paradex+10.01%
RiseX+6.89%
Decibel+4.38%
dYdX+0.00%
Phoenix+0.00%
TxFlow-3.73%
Variational-4.50%

Frequently asked

What is the current TAO funding rate on Variational?

TAO on Variational is funding at -4.50% APR (-0.0021% every 4h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-09-12 04:36 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 RiseX, currently 0.7% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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