# ARGUS Funding Rate on Aster

As of 2026-10-04 08:36 UTC, the ARGUS perpetual on Aster pays 0.0222% per 1h, 0.1775% per 8 hours (194.41% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 4th highest of 5 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.3351% per 8 hours (366.90% APR). Over the last 7 days Aster averaged 0.0083% per 8 hours (9.12% APR).

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/argus/mexc) | [ARGUS/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/ARGUS_USDT) | 0.2000% | 4h | 438.00% | 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/argus/lbank) | [ARGUS/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/argususdt) | 0.2000% | 4h | 438.00% | 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/argus/bingx) | [ARGUS/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/ARGUS-USDT) | 0.1900% | 4h | 416.10% | — |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/argus/aster) | [ARGUS/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/ARGUSUSDT) | 0.0222% | 1h | 194.41% | — |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/argus/gate) | [ARGUS/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/ARGUS_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the ARGUS funding rate on Aster?

0.0222% per 1h, or 0.1775% per 8 hours (194.41% APR), so longs pay shorts. The 7-day average is 0.0083% per 8 hours (9.12% APR).

### How often does Aster pay ARGUS funding?

Every hour.

### Is ARGUS funding on Aster higher than on other exchanges?

Aster is the 4th highest of 5 exchanges shown. The highest is LBank at 0.2000% per 4h (438.00% APR) and the lowest is Gate at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR).

### How do you arbitrage ARGUS funding with Aster?

Long ARGUS on Aster and short on LBank for a gross spread of 0.2225% per 8 hours (243.59% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.