ZEST Funding Rates: Live Across 11 Exchanges

As of 2026-10-05 01:25 UTC, ZEST perpetual funding averages 0.0264% per 8 hours (28.87% APR) across all 11 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0124%). Highest: KuCoin at 0.0265% per 4h (58.04% APR). Lowest: Bitget at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR). Going long on Bitget and short on KuCoin collects a gross spread of 0.0430% per 8 hours (47.09% APR) before fees.

Long ZEST on Bitget and short on KuCoin for a funding gap of 0.0430% 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 ZEST funding rate positive right now?

Yes. ZEST funding is positive on 11 of the 11 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

Which exchange has the highest ZEST funding rate?

KuCoin at 0.0265% per 4h (58.04% APR). The lowest is Bitget at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR).

What is the ZEST funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0430% per 8 hours (47.09% APR): long ZEST on Bitget and short on KuCoin. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

How often is ZEST funding paid?

ZEST funding is paid every 4 hours on KuCoin, Bybit, Gate, Aster, LBank, Toobit, MEXC, XT.COM, Binance, WEEX, and Bitget. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.