# AI Funding Rate on OKX

As of 2026-10-05 15:47 UTC, the AI perpetual on OKX pays -0.0012% per 4h, -0.0023% per 8 hours (-2.53% APR), so shorts pay longs. That is the 3rd highest of 3 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.0786% per 8 hours (86.10% APR). Over the last 7 days OKX averaged 0.0065% per 8 hours (7.13% APR). The next funding is at 2026-10-05 16:00 UTC.

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Lighter](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/ai/lighter) | [AI/USDC:USDC](https://app.lighter.xyz/trade/AI) | 0.1696% | 8h | 185.71% | — |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/ai/aster) | [AI/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/AIUSDT) | 0.0191% | 1h | 166.92% | — |
| [OKX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/ai/okx) | [AI/USDT:USDT](https://www.okx.com/trade-swap/ai-usdt-swap) | -0.0012% | 4h | -2.53% | 2026-10-05 16:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the AI funding rate on OKX?

-0.0012% per 4h, or -0.0023% per 8 hours (-2.53% APR), so shorts pay longs. The 7-day average is 0.0065% per 8 hours (7.13% APR).

### How often does OKX pay AI funding?

Every 4 hours. The next payment is at 2026-10-05 16:00 UTC.

### Is AI funding on OKX higher than on other exchanges?

OKX is the 3rd highest of 3 exchanges shown. The highest is Lighter at 0.1696% per 8h (185.71% APR) and the lowest is OKX at -0.0012% per 4h (-2.53% APR).

### How do you arbitrage AI funding with OKX?

Long AI on OKX and short on Lighter for a gross spread of 0.1719% per 8 hours (188.24% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.