# STONK Funding Rate on Gate

As of 2026-10-05 19:22 UTC, the STONK perpetual on Gate pays 0.0079% per 4h, 0.0158% per 8 hours (17.30% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 2nd highest of 8 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.0116% per 8 hours (12.69% APR). Over the last 7 days Gate averaged 0.0369% per 8 hours (40.39% APR). The next funding is at 2026-10-05 20:00 UTC.

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/stonk/aster) | [STONK/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/STONKUSDT) | 0.0063% | 1h | 55.58% | — |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/stonk/gate) | [STONK/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/STONK_USDT) | 0.0079% | 4h | 17.30% | 2026-10-05 20:00 UTC |
| [Bitget](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/stonk/bitget) | [STONK/USDT:USDT](https://www.bitget.com/futures/usdt/STONKUSDT) | 0.0058% | 4h | 12.70% | — |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/stonk/mexc) | [STONK/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/STONK_USDT) | 0.0054% | 4h | 11.83% | 2026-10-05 20:00 UTC |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/stonk/lbank) | [STONK/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/stonkusdt) | 0.0054% | 4h | 11.83% | 2026-10-05 20:00 UTC |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/stonk/bingx) | [STONK/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/STONK-USDT) | 0.0053% | 4h | 11.61% | — |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/stonk/bybit) | [STONK/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/STONKUSDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-05 20:00 UTC |
| [Lighter](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/stonk/lighter) | [STONK/USDC:USDC](https://app.lighter.xyz/trade/STONK) | 0.0032% | 8h | 3.50% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

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

0.0079% per 4h, or 0.0158% per 8 hours (17.30% APR), so longs pay shorts. The 7-day average is 0.0369% per 8 hours (40.39% APR).

### How often does Gate pay STONK funding?

Every 4 hours. The next payment is at 2026-10-05 20:00 UTC.

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

Gate is the 2nd highest of 8 exchanges shown. The highest is Aster at 0.0063% per 1h (55.58% APR) and the lowest is Lighter at 0.0032% per 8h (3.50% APR).

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

Long STONK on Gate and short on Aster for a gross spread of 0.0350% per 8 hours (38.28% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.