CORE Funding Rates: Live Across 9 Exchanges

As of 2026-10-03 17:56 UTC, CORE perpetual funding averages 0.0113% per 8 hours (12.41% APR) across all 9 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0100%). Highest: MEXC at 0.0151% per 8h (16.53% APR). Lowest: LBank at 0.0100% per 8h (10.95% APR). Going long on LBank and short on MEXC collects a gross spread of 0.0051% per 8 hours (5.58% APR) before fees.

Long CORE on LBank and short on MEXC for a funding gap of 0.0051% per 8 hours. Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between venues reduce the net return; the funding table shows it after fees for your size. See how this gap moved. Learn how funding rate arbitrage works and what a funding rate is.

Frequently asked questions

Is the CORE funding rate positive right now?

Yes. CORE funding is positive on 9 of the 9 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

Which exchange has the highest CORE funding rate?

MEXC at 0.0151% per 8h (16.53% APR). The lowest is LBank at 0.0100% per 8h (10.95% APR).

What is the CORE funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0051% per 8 hours (5.58% APR): long CORE on LBank and short on MEXC. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

How often is CORE funding paid?

CORE funding is paid every 8 hours on MEXC, BingX, WEEX, XT.COM, Bybit, OKX, Gate, WhiteBIT, and LBank. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.