# CAT Funding Rate on Aster

As of 2026-10-03 14:50 UTC, the CAT perpetual on Aster pays 0.0050% per 4h, 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 10th highest of 12 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.0088% per 8 hours (9.69% APR). Over the last 7 days Aster averaged 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR).

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Binance](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cat/binance) | [1000CAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.binance.com/en/futures/1000CATUSDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cat/bybit) | [1000CAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/1000CATUSDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [Bitget](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cat/bitget) | [1000CAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.bitget.com/futures/usdt/CATUSDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | — |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cat/kucoin) | [10000CAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/10000CATUSDTM) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cat/mexc) | [CAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/CAT_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cat/bingx) | [1000CAT/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/CAT-USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | — |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cat/lbank) | [CAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/catusdt) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cat/weex) | [CAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/CAT-USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 14:50 UTC |
| [Toobit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cat/toobit) | [1000CAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.toobit.com/en-US/futures/1000CAT-SWAP-USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cat/aster) | [1000CAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/CATUSDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | — |
| [Deepcoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cat/deepcoin) | [1000CAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.deepcoin.com/en/swap/CAT-USDT) | 0.0050% | 8h | 5.47% | — |
| [XT.COM](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cat/xt) | [CAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.xt.com/en/futures/trade/cat_usdt) | 0.0000% | 8h | 0.00% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

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

0.0050% per 4h, or 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. The 7-day average is 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR).

### How often does Aster pay CAT funding?

Every 4 hours.

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

Aster is the 10th highest of 12 exchanges shown. The highest is Binance at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR) and the lowest is Deepcoin at 0.0050% per 8h (5.47% APR).

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

Long CAT on Deepcoin and short on Aster for a gross spread of 0.0050% per 8 hours (5.47% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.