BASECAT Funding Rates: Live Across 6 Exchanges

As of 2026-10-04 06:12 UTC, BASECAT perpetual funding averages 0.0301% per 8 hours (33.01% APR) across all 6 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0340%). Highest: MEXC at 0.0200% per 4h (43.80% APR). Lowest: Gate at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR). Going long on Gate and short on MEXC collects a gross spread of 0.0300% per 8 hours (32.85% APR) before fees.

Long BASECAT on Gate and short on MEXC for a funding gap of 0.0300% per 8 hours. Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between venues reduce the net return; the funding table shows it after fees for your size. See how this gap moved. Learn how funding rate arbitrage works and what a funding rate is.

Frequently asked questions

Is the BASECAT funding rate positive right now?

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

Which exchange has the highest BASECAT funding rate?

MEXC at 0.0200% per 4h (43.80% APR). The lowest is Gate at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR).

What is the BASECAT funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0300% per 8 hours (32.85% APR): long BASECAT on Gate and short on MEXC. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

How often is BASECAT funding paid?

BASECAT funding is paid every 4 hours on MEXC, LBank, BingX, and Gate; every hour on Crypto.com and Aster. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.