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MET Funding Rate on Lighter

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As of 2026-10-06 19:54 UTC, the MET perpetual on Lighter pays 0.0096% per 8h, 0.0096% per 8 hours (10.51% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 7th highest of 17 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of -0.0082% per 8 hours (-9.02% APR). Over the last 7 days Lighter averaged 0.0109% per 8 hours (11.97% APR).

Rate per 8h
0.0096%
7-day average per 8h
0.0109%
Rank
7 of 17

MET funding on Lighter, per 8h

MET funding on Lighter, per 8 hours, hourly, last 7 days0.0000%0.0200%0.0400%0.0600%0.0800%Oct 2 13:00Oct 3 14:30Oct 4 16:00Oct 5 17:30Oct 6 19:00HW 0.0605%LW 0.0096%0.0096%

Compare Lighter with other exchanges over 7 or 30 days

MET funding arbitrage with Lighter

LongBackpack-0.0194%/1hShortLighter0.0096%/8hFunding gap 0.1649% per 8h before fees

The widest pairing for Lighter is long MET on Backpack and short on Lighter. Fees, slippage and the price basis between venues reduce the net return. Learn what a funding rate is.

MET funding on every exchange

  • Bybit
    10.95%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDT:USDT
    Funding rate
    0.0050%
    Interval
    4h
    Next funding
    2026-10-06 20:00 UTC
    Data
    Live

  • Bitget
    10.95%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDT:USDT
    Funding rate
    0.0050%
    Interval
    4h
    Data
    Live

  • Gate
    10.95%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDT:USDT
    Funding rate
    0.0050%
    Interval
    4h
    Next funding
    2026-10-06 20:00 UTC
    Data
    Live

  • WhiteBIT
    10.95%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDT:USDT
    Funding rate
    0.0050%
    Interval
    4h
    Next funding
    2026-10-06 20:00 UTC
    Data
    Live

  • WEEX
    10.95%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDT:USDT
    Funding rate
    0.0050%
    Interval
    4h
    Next funding
    2026-10-06 19:54 UTC
    Data
    Live

  • Hyperliquid
    10.95%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDC:USDC
    Funding rate
    0.0013%
    Interval
    1h
    Next funding
    2026-10-06 20:00 UTC
    Data
    Live

  • Lighter
    10.51%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDC:USDC
    Funding rate
    0.0096%
    Interval
    8h
    Data
    Live

  • Deepcoin
    7.66%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDT:USDT
    Funding rate
    0.0070%
    Interval
    8h
    Data
    Live

  • Binance
    -13.28%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDT:USDT
    Funding rate
    -0.0061%
    Interval
    4h
    Next funding
    2026-10-06 20:00 UTC
    Data
    Live

  • Toobit
    -13.28%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDT:USDT
    Funding rate
    -0.0061%
    Interval
    4h
    Next funding
    2026-10-06 20:00 UTC
    Data
    Live

  • MEXC
    -13.58%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDT:USDT
    Funding rate
    -0.0062%
    Interval
    4h
    Next funding
    2026-10-06 20:00 UTC
    Data
    Live

  • XT.COM
    -13.58%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDT:USDT
    Funding rate
    -0.0062%
    Interval
    4h
    Next funding
    2026-10-06 20:00 UTC
    Data
    Live

  • Aster
    -15.95%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDT:USDT
    Funding rate
    -0.0073%
    Interval
    4h
    Data
    Live

  • OKX
    -20.41%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDT:USDT
    Funding rate
    -0.0093%
    Interval
    4h
    Next funding
    2026-10-06 20:00 UTC
    Data
    Live

  • KuCoin
    -39.20%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDT:USDT
    Funding rate
    -0.0179%
    Interval
    4h
    Next funding
    2026-10-06 20:00 UTC
    Data
    Live

  • Crypto.com
    -159.82%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USD:USD
    Funding rate
    -0.0182%
    Interval
    1h
    Next funding
    2026-10-06 20:00 UTC
    Data
    Live

  • Backpack
    -170.09%
    APR
    Market
    MET/USDC:USDC
    Funding rate
    -0.0194%
    Interval
    1h
    Next funding
    2026-10-06 20:00 UTC
    Data
    Live

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MET funding rate on Lighter?
0.0096% per 8h, or 0.0096% per 8 hours (10.51% APR), so longs pay shorts. The 7-day average is 0.0109% per 8 hours (11.97% APR).
How often does Lighter pay MET funding?
Every 8 hours.
Is MET funding on Lighter higher than on other exchanges?
Lighter is the 7th highest of 17 exchanges shown. The highest is Bybit at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR) and the lowest is Backpack at -0.0194% per 1h (-170.09% APR).
How do you arbitrage MET funding with Lighter?
Long MET on Backpack and short on Lighter for a gross spread of 0.1649% per 8 hours (180.60% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.