# LIGHT Funding Rate on Gate

As of 2026-10-03 13:30 UTC, the LIGHT perpetual on Gate pays 0.0100% per 8h, 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 8th highest of 10 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.0263% per 8 hours (28.80% APR). Over the last 7 days Gate averaged 0.0189% per 8 hours (20.65% APR). The next funding is at 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC.

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/bybit) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/LIGHTUSDT) | 0.0410% | 4h | 89.80% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/kucoin) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/LIGHTUSDTM) | 0.0219% | 4h | 47.96% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [Binance](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/binance) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.binance.com/en/futures/LIGHTUSDT) | 0.0116% | 4h | 25.43% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [Toobit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/toobit) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.toobit.com/en-US/futures/LIGHT-SWAP-USDT) | 0.0116% | 4h | 25.43% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/mexc) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/LIGHT_USDT) | 0.0112% | 4h | 24.53% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [Deepcoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/deepcoin) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.deepcoin.com/en/swap/LIGHT-USDT) | 0.0198% | 8h | 21.68% | — |
| [OKX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/okx) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.okx.com/trade-swap/light-usdt-swap) | 0.0066% | 4h | 14.41% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/gate) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/LIGHT_USDT) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/weex) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/LIGHT-USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 13:30 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/aster) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/LIGHTUSDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

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

0.0100% per 8h, or 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. The 7-day average is 0.0189% per 8 hours (20.65% APR).

### How often does Gate pay LIGHT funding?

Every 8 hours. The next payment is at 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC.

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

Gate is the 8th highest of 10 exchanges shown. The highest is Bybit at 0.0410% per 4h (89.80% APR) and the lowest is WEEX at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR).

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

Long LIGHT on Gate and short on Bybit for a gross spread of 0.0720% per 8 hours (78.85% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.