GOLD (XAU) funding rate on Variational
Over the last 30 days, GOLD (XAU) funding on Variational averaged +8.6% APR and stayed positive 51.2% of the time, ranging from +0.0% to +52.3%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +3.5% APR, settled every 4h across 17 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for GOLD (XAU) right now is long QFEX / short Decibel at +1.5% net APR (low risk, ~2d to break even).
XAU funding history on Variationallast 30d
- Backtested (30d)
- +9.0%
- Stability
- 72.1%
- 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 XAU funding compares across venues
Frequently asked
What is the current XAU funding rate on Variational?
GOLD (XAU) on Variational is funding at 3.51% APR (0.0016% every 4h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-10-27 12:02 UTC.
How often does Variational pay funding on XAU?
Every 4 hours.
How do I earn XAU funding without price risk?
Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Kraken, currently 4.2% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.