# LIGHTER Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-04 06:33 UTC, LIGHTER perpetual funding averages 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR) across all 2 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0587%). Highest: Crypto.com at 0.0134% per 1h (117.51% APR). Lowest: BingX at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR). Going long on BingX and short on Crypto.com collects a gross spread of 0.0973% per 8 hours (106.56% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Crypto.com](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/lighter/cryptocom) | [LIGHTER/USD:USD](https://crypto.com/exchange/trade/LIGHTERUSD-PERP) | 0.0134% | 1h | 117.51% | 2026-10-04 07:00 UTC |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/lighter/bingx) | [LIGHTER/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/LIGHTER-USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. LIGHTER funding is positive on 2 of the 2 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

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

Crypto.com at 0.0134% per 1h (117.51% APR). The lowest is BingX at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR).

### What is the LIGHTER funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0973% per 8 hours (106.56% APR): long LIGHTER on BingX and short on Crypto.com. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is LIGHTER funding paid?

LIGHTER funding is paid every 4 hours on BingX; every hour on Crypto.com. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.