SMIC Funding Rates: Live Across 5 Exchanges

As of 2026-10-03 13:20 UTC, SMIC perpetual funding averages 0.0016% per 8 hours (1.73% APR) across all 5 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0000%). Highest: Lighter at 0.0032% per 8h (3.50% APR). Lowest: HTX at 0.0000% per 8h (0.00% APR). Going long on HTX and short on Lighter collects a gross spread of 0.0032% per 8 hours (3.50% APR) before fees.

Long SMIC on HTX and short on Lighter for a funding gap of 0.0032% per 8 hours. Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between venues reduce the net return; the funding table shows it after fees for your size. See how this gap moved. Learn how funding rate arbitrage works and what a funding rate is.

Frequently asked questions

Is the SMIC funding rate positive right now?

Mostly no. SMIC funding is positive on 1 of the 5 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

Which exchange has the highest SMIC funding rate?

Lighter at 0.0032% per 8h (3.50% APR). The lowest is HTX at 0.0000% per 8h (0.00% APR).

What is the SMIC funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0032% per 8 hours (3.50% APR): long SMIC on HTX and short on Lighter. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

How often is SMIC funding paid?

SMIC funding is paid every 8 hours on Lighter, Bybit, Bitget, Gate, and HTX. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.