# CARDS Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-03 01:54 UTC, CARDS perpetual funding averages -0.0202% per 8 hours (-22.11% APR) across all 3 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median -0.0100%). Highest: LBank at -0.0100% per 8h (-10.95% APR). Lowest: Gate at -0.2842% per 4h (-622.40% APR). Going long on Gate and short on LBank collects a gross spread of 0.5584% per 8 hours (611.45% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cards/aster) | [CARDS/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/CARDSUSDT) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | — |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cards/lbank) | [CARDS/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/cardsusdt) | -0.0100% | 8h | -10.95% | 2026-10-03 08:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cards/gate) | [CARDS/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/CARDS_USDT) | -0.2842% | 4h | -622.40% | 2026-10-03 04:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Mostly no. CARDS funding is positive on 1 of the 3 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

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

LBank at -0.0100% per 8h (-10.95% APR). The lowest is Gate at -0.2842% per 4h (-622.40% APR).

### What is the CARDS funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.5584% per 8 hours (611.45% APR): long CARDS on Gate and short on LBank. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is CARDS funding paid?

CARDS funding is paid every 8 hours on LBank; every 4 hours on Gate; every hour on Aster. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.