# WTI Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-04 02:29 UTC, WTI perpetual funding averages 0.0721% per 8 hours (79.00% APR) across all 3 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0032%). Highest: Extended at 0.0104% per 1h (91.10% APR). Lowest: Lighter at 0.0032% per 8h (3.50% APR). Going long on Lighter and short on Extended collects a gross spread of 0.0800% per 8 hours (87.60% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Extended](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/wti/extended) | [WTI/USDC:USDC](https://app.extended.exchange/perp/WTI-USD) | 0.0104% | 1h | 91.10% | 2026-10-04 03:00 UTC |
| [Lighter](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/wti/lighter) | [WTI/USDC:USDC](https://app.lighter.xyz/trade/WTI) | 0.0032% | 8h | 3.50% | — |
| [dYdX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/wti/dydx) | [WTI/USDC:USDC](https://dydx.trade/trade/WTI-USD) | 0.0000% | 1h | 0.00% | 2026-10-04 03:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Mostly yes. WTI funding is positive on 2 of the 3 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

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

Extended at 0.0104% per 1h (91.10% APR). The lowest is Lighter at 0.0032% per 8h (3.50% APR).

### What is the WTI funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0800% per 8 hours (87.60% APR): long WTI on Lighter and short on Extended. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is WTI funding paid?

WTI funding is paid every 8 hours on Lighter; every hour on Extended and dYdX. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.