# CASHCAT Funding Rate on Lighter

As of 2026-10-07 09:36 UTC, the CASHCAT perpetual on Lighter pays -0.1320% per 8h, -0.1320% per 8 hours (-144.54% APR), so shorts pay longs. That is the 14th highest of 15 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.0051% per 8 hours (5.59% APR). Over the last 7 days Lighter averaged 0.0360% per 8 hours (39.46% APR).

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Toobit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/toobit) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.toobit.com/en-US/futures/CASHCAT-SWAP-USDT) | 0.0062% | 4h | 13.59% | 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/bybit) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/CASHCATUSDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC |
| [OKX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/okx) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.okx.com/trade-swap/cashcat-usdt-swap) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 12:00 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% | 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/kucoin) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/CASHCATUSDTM) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/mexc) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/CASHCAT_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/bingx) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/CASHCAT-USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | — |
| [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% | 2026-10-07 10:00 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% | — |
| [Hyperliquid](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/hyperliquid) | [CASHCAT/USDC:USDC](https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/trade/CASHCAT) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | 2026-10-07 10:00 UTC |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/weex) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/CASHCAT-USDT) | 0.0045% | 4h | 9.92% | 2026-10-07 09:36 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/aster) | [CASHCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/CASHCATUSDT) | -0.0039% | 1h | -34.38% | — |
| [Extended](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/extended) | [CASHCAT/USDC:USDC](https://app.extended.exchange/perp/CASHCAT-USD) | -0.0073% | 1h | -63.95% | 2026-10-07 10:00 UTC |
| [Lighter](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/lighter) | [CASHCAT/USDC:USDC](https://app.lighter.xyz/trade/CASHCAT) | -0.1320% | 8h | -144.54% | — |
| [Crypto.com](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cashcat/cryptocom) | [CASHCAT/USD:USD](https://crypto.com/exchange/trade/CASHCATUSD-PERP) | -0.0648% | 1h | -567.36% | 2026-10-07 10:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

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

-0.1320% per 8h, or -0.1320% per 8 hours (-144.54% APR), so shorts pay longs. The 7-day average is 0.0360% per 8 hours (39.46% APR).

### How often does Lighter pay CASHCAT funding?

Every 8 hours.

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

Lighter is the 14th highest of 15 exchanges shown. The highest is Toobit at 0.0062% per 4h (13.59% APR) and the lowest is Lighter at -0.1320% per 8h (-144.54% APR).

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

Long CASHCAT on Lighter and short on Toobit for a gross spread of 0.1444% per 8 hours (158.13% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.