# GOLD Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-03 22:58 UTC, GOLD perpetual funding averages 0.0058% per 8 hours (6.40% APR) across all 2 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0155%). Highest: BTSE at 0.0310% per 8h (33.99% APR). Lowest: LBank at 0.0000% per 4h (0.00% APR). Going long on LBank and short on BTSE collects a gross spread of 0.0310% per 8 hours (33.99% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [BTSE](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gold/btse) | [GOLD/USDT:USDT](https://www.btse.com/en/futures/GOLD-PERP) | 0.0310% | 8h | 33.99% | — |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gold/lbank) | [GOLD/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/goldusdt) | 0.0000% | 4h | 0.00% | 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Mostly no. GOLD funding is positive on 1 of the 2 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

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

BTSE at 0.0310% per 8h (33.99% APR). The lowest is LBank at 0.0000% per 4h (0.00% APR).

### What is the GOLD funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0310% per 8 hours (33.99% APR): long GOLD on LBank and short on BTSE. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is GOLD funding paid?

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