# CARDS Funding Rate on Aster

As of 2026-10-03 13:04 UTC, the CARDS perpetual on Aster pays 0.0013% per 1h, 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 1st highest of 3 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of -0.0125% per 8 hours (-13.70% APR). Over the last 7 days Aster averaged 0.0207% per 8 hours (22.68% APR).

## Funding on every 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 16:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cards/gate) | [CARDS/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/CARDS_USDT) | -0.0582% | 4h | -127.46% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the CARDS 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 0.0207% per 8 hours (22.68% APR).

### How often does Aster pay CARDS funding?

Every hour.

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

Aster is the 1st highest of 3 exchanges shown. The highest is LBank at -0.0100% per 8h (-10.95% APR) and the lowest is Gate at -0.0582% per 4h (-127.46% APR).

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

Long CARDS on Gate and short on Aster for a gross spread of 0.1264% per 8 hours (138.41% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.