# TREAD Funding Rate on Kraken

As of 2026-10-05 11:02 UTC, the TREAD perpetual on Kraken pays 0.4996% per 1h, 3.9969% per 8 hours (4376.59% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 1st highest of 2 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.3104% per 8 hours (339.89% APR). Over the last 7 days Kraken averaged 2.4532% per 8 hours (2686.29% APR).

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kraken](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/tread/kraken) | [TREAD/USD:USD](https://pro.kraken.com/app/trade/futures-tread-usd-perp) | 0.4996% | 1h | 4376.59% | — |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/tread/mexc) | [TREAD/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/TREAD_USDT) | 0.0388% | 1h | 339.89% | 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the TREAD funding rate on Kraken?

0.4996% per 1h, or 3.9969% per 8 hours (4376.59% APR), so longs pay shorts. The 7-day average is 2.4532% per 8 hours (2686.29% APR).

### How often does Kraken pay TREAD funding?

Every hour.

### Is TREAD funding on Kraken higher than on other exchanges?

Kraken is the 1st highest of 2 exchanges shown. The highest is Kraken at 0.4996% per 1h (4376.59% APR) and the lowest is MEXC at 0.0388% per 1h (339.89% APR).

### How do you arbitrage TREAD funding with Kraken?

Long TREAD on MEXC and short on Kraken for a gross spread of 3.6865% per 8 hours (4036.70% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.