ZK funding rate on Variational
Over the last 30 days, ZK funding on Variational averaged -0.0% APR and stayed positive 73.1% of the time, ranging from -92.8% to +10.9%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +10.9% APR, settled every 4h across 8 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for ZK right now is long Hyperliquid / short Lighter at +14.3% net APR (high risk, ~2.5d to break even).
ZK funding history on Variationallast 30d
- Backtested (30d)
- -4.8%
- Stability
- 50.8%
- Risk
- high
- Breakeven
- ~2.5d
Ranked by 30-day reliability (backtest × stability × risk) — the spread that holds, not just the widest current rate.
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How ZK funding compares across venues
| Exchange | Funding APR |
|---|---|
| Pacifica | +10.95% |
| Variational | +10.95% |
| Lighter | +10.51% |
| Aster | +0.66% |
| dYdX | +0.00% |
| Grvt | -10.07% |
| Hyperliquid | -15.28% |
| Kraken | -89.10% |
Frequently asked
What is the current ZK funding rate on Variational?
ZK on Variational is funding at 10.95% APR (0.0050% every 4h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-07-29 10:44 UTC.
How often does Variational pay funding on ZK?
Every 4 hours.
How do I earn ZK funding without price risk?
Open a delta-neutral position: long Hyperliquid and short Lighter, currently 14.3% net APR (high risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.