GBP Funding Rates: Live Across 6 Exchanges

As of 2026-10-05 04:40 UTC, GBP perpetual funding averages 0.0195% per 8 hours (21.33% APR) across all 6 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0173%). Highest: XT.COM at 0.0099% per 4h (21.77% APR). Lowest: MEXC at 0.0083% per 4h (18.18% APR). Going long on MEXC and short on XT.COM collects a gross spread of 0.0033% per 8 hours (3.59% APR) before fees.

Long GBP on MEXC and short on XT.COM for a funding gap of 0.0033% 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 GBP funding rate positive right now?

Mostly yes. GBP funding is positive on 4 of the 6 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

Which exchange has the highest GBP funding rate?

XT.COM at 0.0099% per 4h (21.77% APR). The lowest is MEXC at 0.0083% per 4h (18.18% APR).

What is the GBP funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0033% per 8 hours (3.59% APR): long GBP on MEXC and short on XT.COM. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

How often is GBP funding paid?

GBP funding is paid every 8 hours on Bitfinex; every 4 hours on XT.COM, LBank, WEEX, and MEXC; every hour on Kraken. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.