WTI Funding Rates: Live Across 3 Exchanges

As of 2026-10-05 23:55 UTC, WTI perpetual funding averages 0.0029% per 8 hours (3.15% APR) across all 3 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0024%). Highest: Extended at 0.0004% per 1h (3.50% APR). Lowest: Lighter at 0.0024% per 8h (2.63% APR). Going long on Lighter and short on Extended collects a gross spread of 0.0008% per 8 hours (0.88% APR) before fees.

Long WTI on Lighter and short on Extended for a funding gap of 0.0008% 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 WTI funding rate positive right now?

Mostly yes. WTI funding is positive on 2 of the 3 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

Which exchange has the highest WTI funding rate?

Extended at 0.0004% per 1h (3.50% APR). The lowest is Lighter at 0.0024% per 8h (2.63% APR).

What is the WTI funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0008% per 8 hours (0.88% APR): long WTI on Lighter and short on Extended. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

How often is WTI funding paid?

WTI funding is paid every 8 hours on Lighter; every hour on Extended and dYdX. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.