# BLAST Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-03 06:51 UTC, BLAST perpetual funding averages -0.0622% per 8 hours (-68.07% APR) across all 2 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median -0.0708%). Highest: Bybit at -0.0618% per 8h (-67.72% APR). Lowest: KuCoin at -0.0399% per 4h (-87.38% APR). Going long on KuCoin and short on Bybit collects a gross spread of 0.0180% per 8 hours (19.66% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blast/bybit) | [BLAST/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/BLASTUSDT) | -0.0618% | 8h | -67.72% | 2026-10-03 08:00 UTC |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blast/kucoin) | [BLAST/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/BLASTUSDTM) | -0.0399% | 4h | -87.38% | 2026-10-03 08:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

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

No. BLAST funding is positive on 0 of the 2 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

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

Bybit at -0.0618% per 8h (-67.72% APR). The lowest is KuCoin at -0.0399% per 4h (-87.38% APR).

### What is the BLAST funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0180% per 8 hours (19.66% APR): long BLAST on KuCoin and short on Bybit. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is BLAST funding paid?

BLAST funding is paid every 8 hours on Bybit; every 4 hours on KuCoin. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.