# LIGHT Funding Rate on MEXC

As of 2026-10-04 12:51 UTC, the LIGHT perpetual on MEXC pays 0.0050% per 4h, 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 7th highest of 10 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.0117% per 8 hours (12.80% APR). Over the last 7 days MEXC averaged 0.0183% per 8 hours (20.01% APR). The next funding is at 2026-10-04 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) | 0.0259% | 4h | 56.64% | 2026-10-04 16:00 UTC |
| [Deepcoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/deepcoin) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.deepcoin.com/en/swap/LIGHT-USDT) | 0.0106% | 8h | 11.61% | — |
| [Binance](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/binance) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.binance.com/en/futures/LIGHTUSDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 16:00 UTC |
| [OKX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/okx) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.okx.com/trade-swap/light-usdt-swap) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 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% | 2026-10-04 16:00 UTC |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/kucoin) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/LIGHTUSDTM) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 16:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/mexc) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/LIGHT_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 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% | 2026-10-04 12:51 UTC |
| [Toobit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/light/toobit) | [LIGHT/USDT:USDT](https://www.toobit.com/en-US/futures/LIGHT-SWAP-USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 16:00 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 MEXC?

0.0050% per 4h, or 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. The 7-day average is 0.0183% per 8 hours (20.01% APR).

### How often does MEXC pay LIGHT funding?

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

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

MEXC is the 7th highest of 10 exchanges shown. The highest is Bybit at 0.0259% per 4h (56.64% APR) and the lowest is Toobit at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR).

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

Long LIGHT on MEXC and short on Bybit for a gross spread of 0.0417% per 8 hours (45.69% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.