ZEC funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
-63.87%
-0.0583% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 00:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
18
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Over the last 30 days, ZEC funding on Variational averaged -30.8% APR and stayed positive 43.9% of the time, ranging from -827.9% to +65.4%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -63.9% APR, settled every 8h across 18 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for ZEC right now is long Aster / short Lighter at +42.7% net APR (low risk, ~0.2d to break even).

as of 2026-06-13 18:31 UTC

ZEC funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
-30.77%
Range
-828% / 65%
% positive
43.9%
Volatility
79.3
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Extended
+14.0% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+16.6%
Stability
94%
Risk
high
Breakeven
~0.3d

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

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How ZEC funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Hyena+1.55%
dYdX+0.00%
Paradex-2.29%
HotStuff-8.76%
RiseX-21.79%
Decibel-21.90%
Lighter-23.65%
Ethereal-31.76%
Hyperliquid-32.01%
Nado-37.77%
01xyz-46.43%
Grvt-46.54%
Extended-47.30%
Variational-63.87%
Aster-68.85%
Pacifica-71.01%
EdgeX-108.90%
Kraken-162.94%

Frequently asked

What is the current ZEC funding rate on Variational?

ZEC on Variational is funding at -63.87% APR (-0.0583% every 8h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-06-13 18:31 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on ZEC?

Every 8 hours.

How do I earn ZEC funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Extended, currently 14.0% net APR (high risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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