# SMIC Funding Rate on Bitget

As of 2026-10-04 04:05 UTC, the SMIC perpetual on Bitget pays 0.0000% per 8h, 0.0000% per 8 hours (0.00% APR), so neither side pays. That is the 3rd highest of 5 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.0014% per 8 hours (1.59% APR). Over the last 7 days Bitget averaged 0.0000% per 8 hours (0.00% APR).

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Lighter](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/smic/lighter) | [SMIC/USDC:USDC](https://app.lighter.xyz/trade/SMIC) | 0.0032% | 8h | 3.50% | — |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/smic/bybit) | [SMIC/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/SMICUSDT) | 0.0000% | 8h | 0.00% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |
| [Bitget](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/smic/bitget) | [SMIC/USDT:USDT](https://www.bitget.com/futures/usdt/SMICUSDT) | 0.0000% | 8h | 0.00% | — |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/smic/gate) | [SMIC/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/SMIC_USDT) | 0.0000% | 8h | 0.00% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |
| [HTX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/smic/htx) | [SMIC/USDT:USDT](https://www.htx.com/futures/linear_swap/exchange#contract_code=SMIC-USDT&contract_type=swap&type=cross) | 0.0000% | 8h | 0.00% | 2026-10-04 08:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the SMIC funding rate on Bitget?

0.0000% per 8h, or 0.0000% per 8 hours (0.00% APR), so neither side pays. The 7-day average is 0.0000% per 8 hours (0.00% APR).

### How often does Bitget pay SMIC funding?

Every 8 hours.

### Is SMIC funding on Bitget higher than on other exchanges?

Bitget is the 3rd highest of 5 exchanges shown. The highest is Lighter at 0.0032% per 8h (3.50% APR) and the lowest is HTX at 0.0000% per 8h (0.00% APR).

### How do you arbitrage SMIC funding with Bitget?

Long SMIC on Bitget and short on Lighter for a gross spread of 0.0032% per 8 hours (3.50% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.