# STAR Funding Rate on Aster

As of 2026-10-03 05:42 UTC, the STAR perpetual on Aster pays 0.0050% per 4h, 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 8th highest of 9 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of -0.0022% per 8 hours (-2.41% APR). Over the last 7 days Aster averaged 0.0832% per 8 hours (91.15% APR).

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Binance](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/star/binance) | [STAR/USDT:USDT](https://www.binance.com/en/futures/STARUSDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 08:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/star/gate) | [STAR/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/STAR_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 08:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/star/mexc) | [STAR/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/STAR_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 08:00 UTC |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/star/bingx) | [STAR/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/STAR-USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | — |
| [XT.COM](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/star/xt) | [STAR/USDT:USDT](https://www.xt.com/en/futures/trade/star_usdt) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 08:00 UTC |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/star/lbank) | [STAR/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/starusdt) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 08:00 UTC |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/star/weex) | [STAR/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/STAR-USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 05:42 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/star/aster) | [STAR/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/STARUSDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | — |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/star/kucoin) | [STAR/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/STARUSDTM) | -0.0285% | 4h | -62.41% | 2026-10-03 08:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the STAR funding rate on Aster?

0.0050% per 4h, or 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. The 7-day average is 0.0832% per 8 hours (91.15% APR).

### How often does Aster pay STAR funding?

Every 4 hours.

### Is STAR funding on Aster higher than on other exchanges?

Aster is the 8th highest of 9 exchanges shown. The highest is Binance at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR) and the lowest is KuCoin at -0.0285% per 4h (-62.41% APR).

### How do you arbitrage STAR funding with Aster?

Long STAR on KuCoin and short on Aster for a gross spread of 0.0670% per 8 hours (73.37% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.