TAO funding rate on Variational
Over the last 30 days, TAO funding on Variational averaged +4.7% APR and stayed positive 81.8% of the time, ranging from -61.2% to +10.9%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +10.9% APR, settled every 4h across 15 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for TAO right now is long Variational / short Kraken at +15.5% net APR (low risk, ~0.9d to break even).
TAO funding history on Variationallast 30d
- Backtested (30d)
- -14.4%
- Stability
- 31.5%
- Risk
- low
- Breakeven
- ~0.9d
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 10.95% APR (0.0050% every 4h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-06-13 13:21 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 Kraken, currently 15.5% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.