AI Funding Rates: Live Across 3 Exchanges

As of 2026-10-02 23:31 UTC, AI perpetual funding averages 0.1150% per 8 hours (125.97% APR) across all 3 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0100%). Highest: Lighter at 0.5328% per 8h (583.42% APR). Lowest: Aster at 0.0013% per 1h (10.95% APR). Going long on Aster and short on Lighter collects a gross spread of 0.5228% per 8 hours (572.47% APR) before fees.

Long AI on Aster and short on Lighter for a funding gap of 0.5228% 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 AI funding rate positive right now?

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

Which exchange has the highest AI funding rate?

Lighter at 0.5328% per 8h (583.42% APR). The lowest is Aster at 0.0013% per 1h (10.95% APR).

What is the AI funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.5228% per 8 hours (572.47% APR): long AI on Aster and short on Lighter. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

How often is AI funding paid?

AI funding is paid every 8 hours on Lighter; every 4 hours on OKX; every hour on Aster. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.