# UP Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-03 19:17 UTC, UP perpetual funding averages 0.0053% per 8 hours (5.82% APR) across all 5 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0100%). Highest: OKX at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR). Lowest: Aster at -0.0007% per 1h (-6.49% APR). Going long on Aster and short on OKX collects a gross spread of 0.0159% per 8 hours (17.44% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [OKX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/up/okx) | [UP/USDT:USDT](https://www.okx.com/trade-swap/up-usdt-swap) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 20:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/up/gate) | [UP/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/UP_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 20:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/up/mexc) | [UP/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/UP_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-03 20:00 UTC |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/up/weex) | [UP/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/UP-USDT) | 0.0046% | 4h | 9.96% | 2026-10-03 19:17 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/up/aster) | [UP/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/UPUSDT) | -0.0007% | 1h | -6.49% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the UP funding rate positive right now?

Mostly yes. UP funding is positive on 4 of the 5 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

### Which exchange has the highest UP funding rate?

OKX at 0.0050% per 4h (10.95% APR). The lowest is Aster at -0.0007% per 1h (-6.49% APR).

### What is the UP funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0159% per 8 hours (17.44% APR): long UP on Aster and short on OKX. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is UP funding paid?

UP funding is paid every 4 hours on OKX, Gate, MEXC, and WEEX; every hour on Aster. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.