WAVES Funding Rates: Live Across 6 Exchanges

As of 2026-10-03 02:29 UTC, WAVES perpetual funding averages 0.0092% per 8 hours (10.08% APR) across all 6 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0100%). Highest: XT.COM at 0.0100% per 8h (10.96% APR). Lowest: BingX at 0.0070% per 8h (7.66% APR). Going long on BingX and short on XT.COM collects a gross spread of 0.0030% per 8 hours (3.30% APR) before fees.

Long WAVES on BingX and short on XT.COM for a funding gap of 0.0030% per 8 hours. Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between venues reduce the net return; the funding table shows it after fees for your size. See how this gap moved. Learn how funding rate arbitrage works and what a funding rate is.

Frequently asked questions

Is the WAVES funding rate positive right now?

Yes. WAVES funding is positive on 6 of the 6 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

Which exchange has the highest WAVES funding rate?

XT.COM at 0.0100% per 8h (10.96% APR). The lowest is BingX at 0.0070% per 8h (7.66% APR).

What is the WAVES funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0030% per 8 hours (3.30% APR): long WAVES on BingX and short on XT.COM. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

How often is WAVES funding paid?

WAVES funding is paid every 8 hours on XT.COM, Bybit, KuCoin, MEXC, WEEX, and BingX. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.