# BATON Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-04 00:27 UTC, BATON perpetual funding averages 0.0117% per 8 hours (12.82% APR) across all 2 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0097%). Highest: MEXC at 0.0200% per 4h (43.80% APR). Lowest: BingX at -0.0103% per 4h (-22.56% APR). Going long on BingX and short on MEXC collects a gross spread of 0.0606% per 8 hours (66.36% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/baton/mexc) | [BATON/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/BATON_USDT) | 0.0200% | 4h | 43.80% | 2026-10-04 04:00 UTC |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/baton/bingx) | [BATON/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/BATON-USDT) | -0.0103% | 4h | -22.56% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the BATON funding rate positive right now?

Mostly no. BATON funding is positive on 1 of the 2 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

### Which exchange has the highest BATON funding rate?

MEXC at 0.0200% per 4h (43.80% APR). The lowest is BingX at -0.0103% per 4h (-22.56% APR).

### What is the BATON funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0606% per 8 hours (66.36% APR): long BATON on BingX and short on MEXC. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is BATON funding paid?

BATON funding is paid every 4 hours on MEXC and BingX. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.