# BASECAT Funding Rate on Aster

As of 2026-10-03 19:14 UTC, the BASECAT perpetual on Aster pays 0.0013% per 1h, 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 6th highest of 6 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.0371% per 8 hours (40.58% APR). Over the last 7 days Aster averaged 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR).

## Funding on every 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) | 0.1671% | 1h | 1463.92% | 2026-10-03 20:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/basecat/mexc) | [BASECAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/BASECAT_USDT) | 0.0200% | 4h | 43.80% | 2026-10-03 20:00 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% | 2026-10-03 20:00 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% | 2026-10-03 20:00 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

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

0.0013% per 1h, 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 Aster pay BASECAT funding?

Every hour.

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

Aster is the 6th highest of 6 exchanges shown. The highest is MEXC at 0.0200% per 4h (43.80% APR) and the lowest is LBank at 0.0200% per 4h (43.80% APR).

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

Long BASECAT on Aster and short on MEXC for a gross spread of 0.0300% per 8 hours (32.85% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.