# AGENCY Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-06 00:58 UTC, AGENCY perpetual funding averages 0.0224% per 8 hours (24.55% APR) across all 3 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0400%). Highest: LBank at 0.0200% per 4h (43.80% APR). Lowest: Gate at 0.0012% per 1h (10.51% APR). Going long on Gate and short on LBank collects a gross spread of 0.0304% per 8 hours (33.29% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/agency/mexc) | [AGENCY/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/AGENCY_USDT) | 0.0200% | 4h | 43.80% | 2026-10-06 04:00 UTC |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/agency/lbank) | [AGENCY/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/agencyusdt) | 0.0200% | 4h | 43.80% | 2026-10-06 04:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/agency/gate) | [AGENCY/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/AGENCY_USDT) | 0.0012% | 1h | 10.51% | 2026-10-06 01:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the AGENCY funding rate positive right now?

Yes. AGENCY funding is positive on 3 of the 3 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

### Which exchange has the highest AGENCY funding rate?

LBank at 0.0200% per 4h (43.80% APR). The lowest is Gate at 0.0012% per 1h (10.51% APR).

### What is the AGENCY funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0304% per 8 hours (33.29% APR): long AGENCY on Gate and short on LBank. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is AGENCY funding paid?

AGENCY funding is paid every 4 hours on MEXC and LBank; every hour on Gate. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.