# METAX Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-04 21:36 UTC, METAX perpetual funding averages 0.0000% per 8 hours (0.00% APR) across all 2 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0104%). Highest: Kraken at 0.0026% per 1h (22.88% APR). Lowest: XT.COM at 0.0000% per 8h (0.00% APR). Going long on XT.COM and short on Kraken collects a gross spread of 0.0209% per 8 hours (22.88% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kraken](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/metax/kraken) | [METAX/USD:USD](https://pro.kraken.com/app/trade/futures-metax-usd-perp) | 0.0026% | 1h | 22.88% | — |
| [XT.COM](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/metax/xt) | [METAX/USDT:USDT](https://www.xt.com/en/futures/trade/metax_usdt) | 0.0000% | 8h | 0.00% | 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Mostly no. METAX funding is positive on 1 of the 2 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

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

Kraken at 0.0026% per 1h (22.88% APR). The lowest is XT.COM at 0.0000% per 8h (0.00% APR).

### What is the METAX funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0209% per 8 hours (22.88% APR): long METAX on XT.COM and short on Kraken. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is METAX funding paid?

METAX funding is paid every 8 hours on XT.COM; every hour on Kraken. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.