# POD Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-04 07:49 UTC, POD perpetual funding averages -0.8454% per 8 hours (-925.71% APR) across all 3 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median -0.0400%). Highest: Aster at 0.0013% per 1h (10.95% APR). Lowest: Gate at -0.4227% per 4h (-925.71% APR). Going long on Gate and short on Aster collects a gross spread of 0.8554% per 8 hours (936.66% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/pod/aster) | [POD/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/PODUSDT) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | — |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/pod/mexc) | [POD/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/POD_USDT) | -0.0200% | 4h | -43.80% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/pod/gate) | [POD/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/POD_USDT) | -0.4227% | 4h | -925.71% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Mostly no. POD funding is positive on 1 of the 3 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

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

Aster at 0.0013% per 1h (10.95% APR). The lowest is Gate at -0.4227% per 4h (-925.71% APR).

### What is the POD funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.8554% per 8 hours (936.66% APR): long POD on Gate and short on Aster. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is POD funding paid?

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