# LIGHT Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-04 06:31 UTC, LIGHT perpetual funding averages 0.0568% per 8 hours (62.15% APR) across all 10 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0382%). Highest: KuCoin at 0.0418% per 4h (91.54% APR). Lowest: WEEX at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR). Going long on WEEX and short on KuCoin collects a gross spread of 0.0736% per 8 hours (80.59% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/kucoin) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/LIGHTUSDTM) | 0.0418% | 4h | 91.54% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/bybit) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/LIGHTUSDT) | 0.0236% | 4h | 51.64% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |
| [Binance](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/binance) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.binance.com/en/futures/LIGHTUSDT) | 0.0231% | 4h | 50.62% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |
| [Toobit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/toobit) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.toobit.com/en-US/futures/LIGHT-SWAP-USDT) | 0.0231% | 4h | 50.62% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/mexc) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/LIGHT_USDT) | 0.0230% | 4h | 50.37% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/aster) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/LIGHTUSDT) | 0.0152% | 4h | 33.21% | — |
| [OKX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/okx) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.okx.com/trade-swap/light-usdt-swap) | 0.0119% | 4h | 26.04% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |
| [Deepcoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/deepcoin) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.deepcoin.com/en/swap/LIGHT-USDT) | 0.0197% | 8h | 21.57% | — |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/gate) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/LIGHT_USDT) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/weex) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/LIGHT-USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 06:31 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. LIGHT funding is positive on 10 of the 10 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

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

KuCoin at 0.0418% per 4h (91.54% APR). The lowest is WEEX at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR).

### What is the LIGHT funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0736% per 8 hours (80.59% APR): long LIGHT on WEEX and short on KuCoin. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is LIGHT funding paid?

LIGHT funding is paid every 8 hours on Deepcoin and Gate; every 4 hours on KuCoin, Bybit, Binance, Toobit, MEXC, Aster, OKX, and WEEX. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.