GOLD (XAU) funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
+0.00%
0.0000% / 4h
Interval
4h
next 20:00 UTC
Direction
Flat
flat
Venues tracked
12
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Over the last 25.1 days, GOLD (XAU) funding on Variational averaged +7.8% APR and stayed positive 58.2% of the time, ranging from -8.0% to +64.6%. Right now it pays flat at +0.0% APR, settled every 4h across 12 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for GOLD (XAU) right now is long DreamCash / short Pacifica at +4.4% net APR (low risk, ~3.1d to break even).

as of 2026-06-13 17:31 UTC

XAU funding history on Variationallast 25d

30d average
+7.82%
Range
-8% / 65%
% positive
58.2%
Volatility
10.8
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Extended
+1.6% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+0.7%
Stability
58.7%
Risk
medium
Breakeven
~0.7d

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

ExchangeFunding APR
Pacifica+10.95%
Decibel+10.51%
TradeXYZ+5.48%
Lighter+3.50%
Extended+3.50%
HotStuff+2.63%
DreamCash+0.00%
Felix+0.00%
Variational+0.00%
Grvt+0.00%
Aster+0.00%
Kinetiq-0.51%

Frequently asked

What is the current XAU funding rate on Variational?

GOLD (XAU) on Variational is funding at 0.00% APR (0.0000% every 4h), paid flat, as of 2026-06-13 17:31 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 Extended, currently 1.6% net APR (medium risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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