# BASECAT Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-03 20:40 UTC, BASECAT perpetual funding averages 0.0371% per 8 hours (40.63% APR) across all 6 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0400%). Highest: MEXC at 0.0200% per 4h (43.80% APR). Lowest: LBank at 0.0200% per 4h (43.80% APR). Going long on LBank and short on MEXC 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Crypto.com](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/basecat/cryptocom) | [BASECAT/USD:USD](https://crypto.com/exchange/trade/BASECATUSD-PERP) | 0.1770% | 1h | 1550.12% | 2026-10-03 21:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/basecat/mexc) | [BASECAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/BASECAT_USDT) | 0.0200% | 4h | 43.80% | 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/basecat/bingx) | [BASECAT/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/BASECAT-USDT) | 0.0200% | 4h | 43.80% | — |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/basecat/lbank) | [BASECAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/basecatusdt) | 0.0200% | 4h | 43.80% | 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/basecat/gate) | [BASECAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/BASECAT_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/basecat/aster) | [BASECAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/BASECATUSDT) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | — |

## 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 LBank at 0.0200% per 4h (43.80% APR).

### What is the BASECAT funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0000% per 8 hours (0.00% APR): long BASECAT on LBank 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, BingX, LBank, and Gate; every hour on Crypto.com and Aster. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.