# CASHCAT Funding Rate on Aster

As of 2026-10-05 14:27 UTC, the CASHCAT perpetual on Aster pays 0.0085% per 1h, 0.0684% per 8 hours (74.88% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 4th highest of 16 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.0242% per 8 hours (26.52% APR). Over the last 7 days Aster averaged 0.0226% per 8 hours (24.73% APR).

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Lighter](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/lighter) | [CASHCAT/USDC:USDC](https://app.lighter.xyz/trade/CASHCAT) | 0.1672% | 8h | 183.08% | — |
| [Crypto.com](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/cryptocom) | [CASHCAT/USD:USD](https://crypto.com/exchange/trade/CASHCATUSD-PERP) | 0.0130% | 1h | 114.09% | 2026-10-05 15:00 UTC |
| [Toobit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/toobit) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.toobit.com/en-US/futures/CASHCAT-SWAP-USDT) | 0.0396% | 4h | 86.80% | 2026-10-05 16:00 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/aster) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/CASHCATUSDT) | 0.0085% | 1h | 74.88% | — |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/kucoin) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/CASHCATUSDTM) | 0.0243% | 4h | 53.22% | 2026-10-05 16:00 UTC |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/bingx) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/CASHCAT-USDT) | 0.0214% | 4h | 46.87% | — |
| [OKX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/okx) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.okx.com/trade-swap/cashcat-usdt-swap) | 0.0212% | 4h | 46.33% | 2026-10-05 16:00 UTC |
| [Extended](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/extended) | [CASHCAT/USDC:USDC](https://app.extended.exchange/perp/CASHCAT-USD) | 0.0041% | 1h | 35.92% | 2026-10-05 15:00 UTC |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/weex) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/CASHCAT-USDT) | 0.0052% | 4h | 11.42% | 2026-10-05 14:27 UTC |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/bybit) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/CASHCATUSDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-05 16:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/gate) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/CASHCAT_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-05 16:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/mexc) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/CASHCAT_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-05 16:00 UTC |
| [HTX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/htx) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.htx.com/futures/linear_swap/exchange#contract_code=CASHCAT-USDT&contract_type=swap&type=cross) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | 2026-10-05 15:00 UTC |
| [BTSE](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/btse) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.btse.com/en/futures/CASHCAT-PERP) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | — |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/lbank) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/cashcatusdt) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-05 16:00 UTC |
| [Hyperliquid](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/hyperliquid) | [CASHCAT/USDC:USDC](https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/trade/CASHCAT) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | 2026-10-05 15:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the CASHCAT funding rate on Aster?

0.0085% per 1h, or 0.0684% per 8 hours (74.88% APR), so longs pay shorts. The 7-day average is 0.0226% per 8 hours (24.73% APR).

### How often does Aster pay CASHCAT funding?

Every hour.

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

Aster is the 4th highest of 16 exchanges shown. The highest is Lighter at 0.1672% per 8h (183.08% APR) and the lowest is Hyperliquid at 0.0013% per 1h (10.95% APR).

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

Long CASHCAT on Aster and short on Lighter for a gross spread of 0.0988% per 8 hours (108.20% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.