# APEX Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-04 07:06 UTC, APEX perpetual funding averages 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR) across all 6 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0100%). Highest: Bybit at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR). Lowest: Hyperliquid at 0.0013% per 1h (10.95% APR). Going long on Hyperliquid and short on Bybit collects a gross spread of 0.0000% per 8 hours (0.00% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/apex/bybit) | [APEX/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/APEXUSDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/apex/mexc) | [APEX/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/APEX_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/apex/bingx) | [APEX/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/APEX-USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | — |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/apex/lbank) | [APEX/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/apexusdt) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |
| [Hyperliquid](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/apex/hyperliquid) | [APEX/USDC:USDC](https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/trade/APEX) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |
| [Lighter](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/apex/lighter) | [APEX/USDC:USDC](https://app.lighter.xyz/trade/APEX) | 0.0096% | 8h | 10.51% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. APEX funding is positive on 6 of the 6 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

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

Bybit at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR). The lowest is Hyperliquid at 0.0013% per 1h (10.95% APR).

### What is the APEX funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0000% per 8 hours (0.00% APR): long APEX on Hyperliquid and short on Bybit. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is APEX funding paid?

APEX funding is paid every 8 hours on Lighter; every 4 hours on Bybit, MEXC, BingX, and LBank; every hour on Hyperliquid. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.