# BLEND Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-03 16:19 UTC, BLEND perpetual funding averages 0.0206% per 8 hours (22.51% APR) across all 9 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0100%). Highest: KuCoin at 0.0129% per 4h (28.25% APR). Lowest: WEEX at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR). Going long on WEEX and short on KuCoin collects a gross spread of 0.0158% per 8 hours (17.30% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Crypto.com](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blend/cryptocom) | [BLEND/USD:USD](https://crypto.com/exchange/trade/BLENDUSD-PERP) | 0.0139% | 1h | 121.39% | 2026-10-03 17:00 UTC |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blend/kucoin) | [BLEND/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/BLENDUSDTM) | 0.0129% | 4h | 28.25% | 2026-10-03 20:00 UTC |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blend/bybit) | [BLEND/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/BLENDUSDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 20:00 UTC |
| [OKX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blend/okx) | [BLEND/USDT:USDT](https://www.okx.com/trade-swap/blend-usdt-swap) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 20:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blend/gate) | [BLEND/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/BLEND_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 20:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blend/mexc) | [BLEND/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/BLEND_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 20:00 UTC |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blend/lbank) | [BLEND/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/blendusdt) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 20:00 UTC |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blend/weex) | [BLEND/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/BLEND-USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 16:19 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blend/aster) | [BLEND/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/BLENDUSDT) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. BLEND funding is positive on 9 of the 9 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

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

KuCoin at 0.0129% per 4h (28.25% APR). The lowest is WEEX at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR).

### What is the BLEND funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0158% per 8 hours (17.30% APR): long BLEND on WEEX and short on KuCoin. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is BLEND funding paid?

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