# POD Funding Rate on MEXC

As of 2026-10-05 06:05 UTC, the POD perpetual on MEXC pays 0.0147% per 4h, 0.0294% per 8 hours (32.19% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 1st highest of 3 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of -0.0295% per 8 hours (-32.26% APR). Over the last 7 days MEXC averaged 0.0000% per 8 hours (0.00% APR). The next funding is at 2026-10-05 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) | 0.0147% | 4h | 32.19% | 2026-10-05 08:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/pod/gate) | [POD/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/POD_USDT) | -0.0075% | 1h | -65.70% | 2026-10-05 07:00 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/pod/aster) | [POD/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/PODUSDT) | -0.0110% | 1h | -96.07% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

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

0.0147% per 4h, or 0.0294% per 8 hours (32.19% APR), so longs pay shorts. The 7-day average is 0.0000% per 8 hours (0.00% APR).

### How often does MEXC pay POD funding?

Every 4 hours. The next payment is at 2026-10-05 08:00 UTC.

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

MEXC is the 1st highest of 3 exchanges shown. The highest is MEXC at 0.0147% per 4h (32.19% APR) and the lowest is Gate at -0.0075% per 1h (-65.70% APR).

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

Long POD on Gate and short on MEXC for a gross spread of 0.0894% per 8 hours (97.89% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.