ZEN funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
-36.24%
-0.0331% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 16:00 UTC
Direction
Shorts pay
shorts pay longs
Venues tracked
6
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Over the last 30 days, ZEN funding on Variational averaged +4.8% APR and stayed positive 76.1% of the time, ranging from -47.0% to +22.3%. Right now it pays shorts pay longs at -36.2% APR, settled every 8h across 6 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for ZEN right now is long Variational / short Kraken at +13.1% net APR (high risk, ~3d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 09:14 UTC

ZEN funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
+4.83%
Range
-47% / 22%
% positive
76.1%
Volatility
9.8
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Kraken
+13.1% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+21.7%
Stability
63.7%
Risk
high
Breakeven
~3d

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

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How ZEN funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Hyperliquid+10.95%
Grvt+10.95%
Aster+10.95%
dYdX+0.00%
Kraken-11.79%
Variational-36.24%

Frequently asked

What is the current ZEN funding rate on Variational?

ZEN on Variational is funding at -36.24% APR (-0.0331% every 8h), paid shorts pay longs, as of 2026-07-29 09:14 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on ZEN?

Every 8 hours.

How do I earn ZEN funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Kraken, currently 13.1% net APR (high risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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