# LAOPU Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-05 22:21 UTC, LAOPU perpetual funding averages 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.91% APR) across all 3 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0000%). Highest: LBank at 0.0100% per 8h (10.95% APR). Lowest: Gate at 0.0000% per 8h (0.00% APR). Going long on Gate and short on LBank collects a gross spread of 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/laopu/lbank) | [LAOPU/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/laopuusdt) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/laopu/bybit) | [LAOPU/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/LAOPUUSDT) | 0.0000% | 8h | 0.00% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/laopu/gate) | [LAOPU/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/LAOPU_USDT) | 0.0000% | 8h | 0.00% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Mostly no. LAOPU funding is positive on 1 of the 3 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

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

LBank at 0.0100% per 8h (10.95% APR). The lowest is Gate at 0.0000% per 8h (0.00% APR).

### What is the LAOPU funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR): long LAOPU on Gate and short on LBank. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is LAOPU funding paid?

LAOPU funding is paid every 8 hours on LBank, Bybit, and Gate. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.