# NPC Funding Rate on KuCoin

As of 2026-10-05 21:17 UTC, the NPC perpetual on KuCoin pays 0.0050% per 4h, 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 1st highest of 2 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of -0.0266% per 8 hours (-29.13% APR). Over the last 7 days KuCoin averaged 0.0111% per 8 hours (12.15% APR). The next funding is at 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC.

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/npc/kucoin) | [NPC/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/NPCUSDTM) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/npc/mexc) | [NPC/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/NPC_USDT) | -0.0133% | 4h | -29.13% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the NPC funding rate on KuCoin?

0.0050% per 4h, or 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. The 7-day average is 0.0111% per 8 hours (12.15% APR).

### How often does KuCoin pay NPC funding?

Every 4 hours. The next payment is at 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC.

### Is NPC funding on KuCoin higher than on other exchanges?

KuCoin is the 1st highest of 2 exchanges shown. The highest is KuCoin at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR) and the lowest is MEXC at -0.0133% per 4h (-29.13% APR).

### How do you arbitrage NPC funding with KuCoin?

Long NPC on MEXC and short on KuCoin for a gross spread of 0.0366% per 8 hours (40.08% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.