# NES Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-03 13:13 UTC, NES perpetual funding averages 0.0109% per 8 hours (11.94% APR) across all 7 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0100%). Highest: KuCoin at 0.0056% per 4h (12.26% APR). Lowest: WEEX at 0.0049% per 4h (10.70% APR). Going long on WEEX and short on KuCoin collects a gross spread of 0.0014% per 8 hours (1.57% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/nes/kucoin) | [NES/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/NESUSDTM) | 0.0056% | 4h | 12.26% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [OKX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/nes/okx) | [NES/USDT:USDT](https://www.okx.com/trade-swap/nes-usdt-swap) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/nes/gate) | [NES/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/NES_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/nes/mexc) | [NES/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/NES_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/nes/lbank) | [NES/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/nesusdt) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/nes/aster) | [NES/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/NESUSDT) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | — |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/nes/weex) | [NES/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/NES-USDT) | 0.0049% | 4h | 10.70% | 2026-10-03 13:13 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. NES funding is positive on 7 of the 7 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

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

KuCoin at 0.0056% per 4h (12.26% APR). The lowest is WEEX at 0.0049% per 4h (10.70% APR).

### What is the NES funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0014% per 8 hours (1.57% APR): long NES on WEEX and short on KuCoin. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is NES funding paid?

NES funding is paid every 4 hours on KuCoin, OKX, Gate, MEXC, LBank, and WEEX; every hour on Aster. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.