# AVAX Funding Rate on MEXC

As of 2026-10-07 10:33 UTC, the AVAX perpetual on MEXC pays 0.0066% per 8h, 0.0066% per 8 hours (7.23% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 18th highest of 29 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.0051% per 8 hours (5.55% APR). Over the last 7 days MEXC averaged 0.0055% per 8 hours (6.03% APR). The next funding is at 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC.

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Crypto.com](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/cryptocom) | [AVAX/USD:USD](https://crypto.com/exchange/trade/AVAXUSD-PERP) | 0.0016% | 1h | 13.71% | 2026-10-07 11:00 UTC |
| [Kraken](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/kraken) | [AVAX/USD:USD](https://pro.kraken.com/app/trade/futures-avax-usd-perp) | 0.0015% | 1h | 13.05% | — |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/kucoin) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/AVAXUSDTM) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/bingx) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/AVAX-USDT) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | — |
| [HTX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/htx) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.htx.com/futures/linear_swap/exchange#contract_code=AVAX-USDT&contract_type=swap&type=cross) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [WhiteBIT](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/whitebit) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://whitebit.com/trade/AVAX-PERP?type=futures) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [BTSE](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/btse) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.btse.com/en/futures/AVAX-PERP) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | — |
| [Backpack](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/backpack) | [AVAX/USDC:USDC](https://backpack.exchange/trade/AVAX_USDC_PERP) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 11:00 UTC |
| [HitBTC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/hitbtc) | AVAX/USDT:USDT | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [Hyperliquid](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/hyperliquid) | [AVAX/USDC:USDC](https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/trade/AVAX) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 11:00 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/aster) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/AVAXUSDT) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | — |
| [Pacifica](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/pacifica) | [AVAX/USDC:USDC](https://app.pacifica.fi/trade/AVAX) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 11:00 UTC |
| [WOOFi Pro](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/woofipro) | [AVAX/USDC:USDC](https://pro.woofi.com/en/trade/AVAX_PERP) | 0.0099% | 8h | 10.88% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [Bitget](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/bitget) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.bitget.com/futures/usdt/AVAXUSDT) | 0.0098% | 8h | 10.73% | — |
| [Deepcoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/deepcoin) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.deepcoin.com/en/swap/AVAX-USDT) | 0.0090% | 8h | 9.86% | — |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/lbank) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/avaxusdt) | 0.0066% | 8h | 7.28% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [Toobit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/toobit) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.toobit.com/en-US/futures/AVAX-SWAP-USDT) | 0.0066% | 8h | 7.28% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/mexc) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/AVAX_USDT) | 0.0066% | 8h | 7.23% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [XT.COM](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/xt) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.xt.com/en/futures/trade/avax_usdt) | 0.0065% | 8h | 7.14% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [Binance](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/binance) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.binance.com/en/futures/AVAXUSDT) | 0.0064% | 8h | 7.06% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [OKX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/okx) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.okx.com/trade-swap/avax-usdt-swap) | 0.0062% | 8h | 6.80% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/weex) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/AVAX-USDT) | 0.0032% | 8h | 3.47% | 2026-10-07 10:32 UTC |
| [dYdX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/dydx) | [AVAX/USDC:USDC](https://dydx.trade/trade/AVAX-USD) | 0.0000% | 1h | 0.00% | 2026-10-07 11:00 UTC |
| [Paradex](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/paradex) | [AVAX/USD:USDC](https://app.paradex.trade/trade/AVAX-USD-PERP) | -0.0015% | 8h | -1.65% | — |
| [Lighter](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/lighter) | [AVAX/USDC:USDC](https://app.lighter.xyz/trade/AVAX) | -0.0048% | 8h | -5.26% | — |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/gate) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/AVAX_USDT) | -0.0064% | 8h | -7.01% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |
| [Extended](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/extended) | [AVAX/USDC:USDC](https://app.extended.exchange/perp/AVAX-USD) | -0.0008% | 1h | -7.01% | 2026-10-07 11:00 UTC |
| [Bitfinex](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/bitfinex) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://trading.bitfinex.com/t/AVAXF0:USTF0) | -0.0069% | 8h | -7.52% | — |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/avax/bybit) | [AVAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/AVAXUSDT) | -0.0139% | 8h | -15.20% | 2026-10-07 16:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the AVAX funding rate on MEXC?

0.0066% per 8h, or 0.0066% per 8 hours (7.23% APR), so longs pay shorts. The 7-day average is 0.0055% per 8 hours (6.03% APR).

### How often does MEXC pay AVAX funding?

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

### Is AVAX funding on MEXC higher than on other exchanges?

MEXC is the 18th highest of 29 exchanges shown. The highest is Crypto.com at 0.0016% per 1h (13.71% APR) and the lowest is Bybit at -0.0139% per 8h (-15.20% APR).

### How do you arbitrage AVAX funding with MEXC?

Long AVAX on Bybit and short on MEXC for a gross spread of 0.0205% per 8 hours (22.43% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.