# AI Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-03 12:52 UTC, AI perpetual funding averages 0.0099% per 8 hours (10.84% APR) across all 3 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0100%). Highest: OKX at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR). Lowest: Lighter at 0.0096% per 8h (10.51% APR). Going long on Lighter and short on OKX collects a gross spread of 0.0004% per 8 hours (0.44% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [OKX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/ai/okx) | [AI/USDT:USDT](https://www.okx.com/trade-swap/ai-usdt-swap) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/ai/aster) | [AI/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/AIUSDT) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | — |
| [Lighter](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/ai/lighter) | [AI/USDC:USDC](https://app.lighter.xyz/trade/AI) | 0.0096% | 8h | 10.51% | — |

## 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?

OKX at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR). The lowest is Lighter at 0.0096% per 8h (10.51% APR).

### What is the AI funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0004% per 8 hours (0.44% APR): long AI on Lighter and short on OKX. 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.