# POD Funding Rate on Gate

As of 2026-10-04 05:45 UTC, the POD perpetual on Gate pays -1.1909% per 4h, -2.3818% per 8 hours (-2608.07% APR), so shorts pay longs. That is the 3rd highest of 3 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of -1.7400% per 8 hours (-1905.26% APR). Over the last 7 days Gate averaged -0.5863% per 8 hours (-642.04% APR). The next funding is at 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC.

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [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 |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/pod/aster) | [POD/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/PODUSDT) | -0.0601% | 1h | -526.84% | — |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/pod/gate) | [POD/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/POD_USDT) | -1.1909% | 4h | -2608.07% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the POD funding rate on Gate?

-1.1909% per 4h, or -2.3818% per 8 hours (-2608.07% APR), so shorts pay longs. The 7-day average is -0.5863% per 8 hours (-642.04% APR).

### How often does Gate pay POD funding?

Every 4 hours. The next payment is at 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC.

### Is POD funding on Gate higher than on other exchanges?

Gate is the 3rd highest of 3 exchanges shown. The highest is MEXC at -0.0200% per 4h (-43.80% APR) and the lowest is Gate at -1.1909% per 4h (-2608.07% APR).

### How do you arbitrage POD funding with Gate?

Long POD on Gate and short on MEXC for a gross spread of 2.3418% per 8 hours (2564.27% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.