# GTC Funding Rate on KuCoin

As of 2026-10-07 04:53 UTC, the GTC perpetual on KuCoin pays -0.0782% per 8h, -0.0782% per 8 hours (-85.63% APR), so shorts pay longs. That is the 1st highest of 5 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of -0.1390% per 8 hours (-152.25% APR). Over the last 7 days KuCoin averaged -0.4495% per 8 hours (-492.16% APR). The next funding is at 2026-10-07 08:00 UTC.

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gtc/kucoin) | [GTC/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/GTCUSDTM) | -0.0782% | 8h | -85.63% | 2026-10-07 08:00 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gtc/aster) | [GTC/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/GTCUSDT) | -0.0784% | 8h | -85.82% | — |
| [Binance](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gtc/binance) | [GTC/USDT:USDT](https://www.binance.com/en/futures/GTCUSDT) | -0.1409% | 8h | -154.24% | 2026-10-07 08:00 UTC |
| [Toobit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gtc/toobit) | [GTC/USDT:USDT](https://www.toobit.com/en-US/futures/GTC-SWAP-USDT) | -0.1413% | 8h | -154.76% | 2026-10-07 08:00 UTC |
| [Extended](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/gtc/extended) | [GTC/USDC:USDC](https://app.extended.exchange/perp/GTC-USD) | -0.0177% | 1h | -155.05% | 2026-10-07 05:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the GTC funding rate on KuCoin?

-0.0782% per 8h, or -0.0782% per 8 hours (-85.63% APR), so shorts pay longs. The 7-day average is -0.4495% per 8 hours (-492.16% APR).

### How often does KuCoin pay GTC funding?

Every 8 hours. The next payment is at 2026-10-07 08:00 UTC.

### Is GTC funding on KuCoin higher than on other exchanges?

KuCoin is the 1st highest of 5 exchanges shown. The highest is KuCoin at -0.0782% per 8h (-85.63% APR) and the lowest is Extended at -0.0177% per 1h (-155.05% APR).

### How do you arbitrage GTC funding with KuCoin?

Long GTC on Extended and short on KuCoin for a gross spread of 0.0634% per 8 hours (69.42% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.