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BTC Funding Rate on Kraken

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As of 2026-10-03 00:38 UTC, the BTC perpetual on Kraken pays -0.0007% per 1h, -0.0059% per 8 hours (-6.46% APR), so shorts pay longs. That is the 29th highest of 30 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.0030% per 8 hours (3.23% APR). Over the last 7 days Kraken averaged -0.0008% per 8 hours (-0.88% APR).

Rate per 1h
-0.0007%
Same rate per 8h
-0.0059%
7-day average per 8h
-0.0008%
Rank
29 of 30

BTC funding on Kraken, per 8h

BTC funding on Kraken, per 8 hours, hourly, last 7 days-0.0100%0.0000%0.0100%0.0200%13:0015:4518:3021:1500:00HW 0.0118%LW -0.0089%-0.0059%

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BTC funding arbitrage with Kraken

LongKraken-0.0007%/1hShortDeepcoin0.0132%/8hFunding gap 0.0191% per 8h before fees

The widest pairing for Kraken is long BTC on Kraken and short on Deepcoin. Fees, slippage and the price basis between venues reduce the net return. Learn what a funding rate is.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the BTC funding rate on Kraken?
-0.0007% per 1h, or -0.0059% per 8 hours (-6.46% APR), so shorts pay longs. The 7-day average is -0.0008% per 8 hours (-0.88% APR).
How often does Kraken pay BTC funding?
Every hour.
Is BTC funding on Kraken higher than on other exchanges?
Kraken is the 29th highest of 30 exchanges shown. The highest is Deepcoin at 0.0132% per 8h (14.44% APR) and the lowest is Crypto.com at -0.0008% per 1h (-7.33% APR).
How do you arbitrage BTC funding with Kraken?
Long BTC on Kraken and short on Deepcoin for a gross spread of 0.0191% per 8 hours (20.89% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.