# ASTR Funding Rate on KuCoin

As of 2026-10-07 09:55 UTC, the ASTR perpetual on KuCoin pays 0.0100% per 8h, 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 4th highest of 12 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of -0.0020% per 8 hours (-2.14% APR). Over the last 7 days KuCoin averaged 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR). The next funding is at 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC.

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/astr/bybit) | [ASTR/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/ASTRUSDT) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [Bitget](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/astr/bitget) | [ASTR/USDT:USDT](https://www.bitget.com/futures/usdt/ASTRUSDT) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | — |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/astr/gate) | [ASTR/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/ASTR_USDT) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/astr/kucoin) | [ASTR/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/ASTRUSDTM) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [WhiteBIT](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/astr/whitebit) | [ASTR/USDT:USDT](https://whitebit.com/trade/ASTR-PERP?type=futures) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [Binance](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/astr/binance) | [ASTR/USDT:USDT](https://www.binance.com/en/futures/ASTRUSDT) | -0.0031% | 8h | -3.45% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [XT.COM](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/astr/xt) | [ASTR/USDT:USDT](https://www.xt.com/en/futures/trade/astr_usdt) | -0.0032% | 8h | -3.47% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/astr/lbank) | [ASTR/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/astrusdt) | -0.0033% | 8h | -3.66% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [Toobit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/astr/toobit) | [ASTR/USDT:USDT](https://www.toobit.com/en-US/futures/ASTR-SWAP-USDT) | -0.0033% | 8h | -3.66% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/astr/mexc) | [ASTR/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/ASTR_USDT) | -0.0035% | 8h | -3.83% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/astr/bingx) | [ASTR/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/ASTR-USDT) | -0.0040% | 8h | -4.38% | — |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/astr/weex) | [ASTR/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/ASTR-USDT) | -0.0056% | 8h | -6.10% | 2026-10-07 09:55 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the ASTR funding rate on KuCoin?

0.0100% per 8h, or 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. The 7-day average is 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR).

### How often does KuCoin pay ASTR funding?

Every 8 hours. The next payment is at 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC.

### Is ASTR funding on KuCoin higher than on other exchanges?

KuCoin is the 4th highest of 12 exchanges shown. The highest is Bybit at 0.0100% per 8h (10.95% APR) and the lowest is BingX at -0.0040% per 8h (-4.38% APR).

### How do you arbitrage ASTR funding with KuCoin?

Long ASTR on BingX and short on KuCoin for a gross spread of 0.0140% per 8 hours (15.33% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.