# LAPTOP Funding Rate on Gate

As of 2026-10-04 14:02 UTC, the LAPTOP perpetual on Gate pays -0.3537% per 4h, -0.7074% per 8 hours (-774.60% APR), so shorts pay longs. That is the 3rd highest of 3 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of -0.1250% per 8 hours (-136.85% APR). Over the last 7 days Gate averaged -0.3315% per 8 hours (-363.03% APR). The next funding is at 2026-10-04 16:00 UTC.

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/laptop/aster) | [LAPTOP/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/LAPTOPUSDT) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | — |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/laptop/bingx) | [LAPTOP/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/LAPTOP-USDT) | -0.0100% | 1h | -87.60% | — |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/laptop/gate) | [LAPTOP/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/LAPTOP_USDT) | -0.3537% | 4h | -774.60% | 2026-10-04 16:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the LAPTOP funding rate on Gate?

-0.3537% per 4h, or -0.7074% per 8 hours (-774.60% APR), so shorts pay longs. The 7-day average is -0.3315% per 8 hours (-363.03% APR).

### How often does Gate pay LAPTOP funding?

Every 4 hours. The next payment is at 2026-10-04 16:00 UTC.

### Is LAPTOP funding on Gate higher than on other exchanges?

Gate is the 3rd highest of 3 exchanges shown. The highest is Aster at 0.0013% per 1h (10.95% APR) and the lowest is Gate at -0.3537% per 4h (-774.60% APR).

### How do you arbitrage LAPTOP funding with Gate?

Long LAPTOP on Gate and short on Aster for a gross spread of 0.7174% per 8 hours (785.55% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.