# BLEND Funding Rate on Aster

As of 2026-10-04 08:05 UTC, the BLEND perpetual on Aster pays 0.0013% per 1h, 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 7th highest of 8 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.0085% per 8 hours (9.35% 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blend/bybit) | [BLEND/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/BLENDUSDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 12:00 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% | 2026-10-04 12:00 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% | 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blend/mexc) | [BLEND/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/BLEND_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blend/lbank) | [BLEND/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/blendusdt) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blend/weex) | [BLEND/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/BLEND-USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 08:05 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% | — |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/blend/kucoin) | [BLEND/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/BLENDUSDTM) | 0.0039% | 4h | 8.54% | 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the BLEND 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 BLEND funding?

Every hour.

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

Aster is the 7th highest of 8 exchanges shown. The highest is Bybit at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR) and the lowest is KuCoin at 0.0039% per 4h (8.54% APR).

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

Long BLEND on KuCoin and short on Aster for a gross spread of 0.0022% per 8 hours (2.41% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.