# GTC Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-03 21:08 UTC, GTC perpetual funding averages -0.7370% per 8 hours (-807.00% APR) across all 5 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median -0.7384%). Highest: Aster at -0.5287% per 8h (-578.97% APR). Lowest: Toobit at -0.7388% per 8h (-808.95% APR). Going long on Toobit and short on Aster collects a gross spread of 0.2100% per 8 hours (229.98% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gtc/aster) | [GTC/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/GTCUSDT) | -0.5287% | 8h | -578.97% | — |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gtc/kucoin) | [GTC/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/GTCUSDTM) | -0.7030% | 8h | -769.78% | 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC |
| [Extended](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gtc/extended) | [GTC/USDC:USDC](https://app.extended.exchange/perp/GTC-USD) | -0.0923% | 1h | -808.55% | 2026-10-03 22:00 UTC |
| [Binance](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gtc/binance) | [GTC/USDT:USDT](https://www.binance.com/en/futures/GTCUSDT) | -0.7388% | 8h | -808.95% | 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC |
| [Toobit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gtc/toobit) | [GTC/USDT:USDT](https://www.toobit.com/en-US/futures/GTC-SWAP-USDT) | -0.7388% | 8h | -808.95% | 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

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

No. GTC funding is positive on 0 of the 5 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

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

Aster at -0.5287% per 8h (-578.97% APR). The lowest is Toobit at -0.7388% per 8h (-808.95% APR).

### What is the GTC funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.2100% per 8 hours (229.98% APR): long GTC on Toobit and short on Aster. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is GTC funding paid?

GTC funding is paid every 8 hours on Aster, KuCoin, Binance, and Toobit; every hour on Extended. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.