THETA funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
-162.65%
-0.1485% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 16:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
3
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Over the last 30 days, THETA funding on Variational averaged -27.3% APR and stayed positive 29.4% of the time, ranging from -179.8% to +10.9%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -162.7% APR, settled every 8h across 3 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for THETA right now is long Variational / short Aster at +121.6% net APR (low risk, ~0.5d to break even).

as of 2026-09-11 15:42 UTC

THETA funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
-27.27%
Range
-180% / 11%
% positive
29.4%
Volatility
40.5
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Aster
+121.6% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+17.9%
Stability
80.4%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~0.5d

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

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How THETA funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Kraken-9.51%
Aster-29.28%
Variational-162.65%

Frequently asked

What is the current THETA funding rate on Variational?

THETA on Variational is funding at -162.65% APR (-0.1485% every 8h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-09-11 15:42 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on THETA?

Every 8 hours.

How do I earn THETA funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Aster, currently 121.6% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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