# UMA Funding Rate on KuCoin

As of 2026-10-06 16:59 UTC, the UMA perpetual on KuCoin pays -0.0165% per 4h, -0.0330% per 8 hours (-36.13% APR), so shorts pay longs. That is the 3rd highest of 14 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of -0.1554% per 8 hours (-170.21% APR). Over the last 7 days KuCoin averaged -0.0853% per 8 hours (-93.45% APR). The next funding is at 2026-10-06 20:00 UTC.

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [WhiteBIT](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/uma/whitebit) | [UMA/USDT:USDT](https://whitebit.com/trade/UMA-PERP?type=futures) | 0.0033% | 4h | 7.20% | 2026-10-06 20:00 UTC |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/uma/bingx) | [UMA/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/UMA-USDT) | -0.0104% | 4h | -22.78% | — |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/uma/kucoin) | [UMA/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/UMAUSDTM) | -0.0165% | 4h | -36.13% | 2026-10-06 20:00 UTC |
| [Bitget](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/uma/bitget) | [UMA/USDT:USDT](https://www.bitget.com/futures/usdt/UMAUSDT) | -0.0177% | 4h | -38.76% | — |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/uma/weex) | [UMA/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/UMA-USDT) | -0.0454% | 4h | -99.42% | 2026-10-06 16:59 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/uma/mexc) | [UMA/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/UMA_USDT) | -0.0775% | 4h | -169.72% | 2026-10-06 20:00 UTC |
| [Binance](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/uma/binance) | [UMA/USDT:USDT](https://www.binance.com/en/futures/UMAUSDT) | -0.0790% | 4h | -173.10% | 2026-10-06 20:00 UTC |
| [XT.COM](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/uma/xt) | [UMA/USDT:USDT](https://www.xt.com/en/futures/trade/uma_usdt) | -0.0790% | 4h | -173.10% | 2026-10-06 20:00 UTC |
| [Toobit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/uma/toobit) | [UMA/USDT:USDT](https://www.toobit.com/en-US/futures/UMA-SWAP-USDT) | -0.0790% | 4h | -173.10% | 2026-10-06 20:00 UTC |
| [OKX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/uma/okx) | [UMA/USDT:USDT](https://www.okx.com/trade-swap/uma-usdt-swap) | -0.0913% | 4h | -199.89% | 2026-10-06 20:00 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/uma/aster) | [UMA/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/UMAUSDT) | -0.1002% | 4h | -219.37% | — |
| [Hyperliquid](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/uma/hyperliquid) | [UMA/USDC:USDC](https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/trade/UMA) | -0.0276% | 1h | -242.20% | 2026-10-06 17:00 UTC |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/uma/bybit) | [UMA/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/UMAUSDT) | -0.1197% | 4h | -262.07% | 2026-10-06 20:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/uma/gate) | [UMA/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/UMA_USDT) | -0.2237% | 4h | -489.90% | 2026-10-06 20:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the UMA funding rate on KuCoin?

-0.0165% per 4h, or -0.0330% per 8 hours (-36.13% APR), so shorts pay longs. The 7-day average is -0.0853% per 8 hours (-93.45% APR).

### How often does KuCoin pay UMA funding?

Every 4 hours. The next payment is at 2026-10-06 20:00 UTC.

### Is UMA funding on KuCoin higher than on other exchanges?

KuCoin is the 3rd highest of 14 exchanges shown. The highest is WhiteBIT at 0.0033% per 4h (7.20% APR) and the lowest is Gate at -0.2237% per 4h (-489.90% APR).

### How do you arbitrage UMA funding with KuCoin?

Long UMA on Gate and short on KuCoin for a gross spread of 0.4144% per 8 hours (453.77% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.