# WTI Funding Rate on Lighter

As of 2026-10-06 15:38 UTC, the WTI perpetual on Lighter pays -0.0024% per 8h, -0.0024% per 8 hours (-2.63% APR), so shorts pay longs. That is the 3rd highest of 3 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.0003% per 8 hours (0.37% APR). Over the last 7 days Lighter averaged -0.0005% per 8 hours (-0.54% APR).

## Funding on every 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) | 0.0004% | 1h | 3.50% | 2026-10-06 16:00 UTC |
| [dYdX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/wti/dydx) | [WTI/USDC:USDC](https://dydx.trade/trade/WTI-USD) | 0.0000% | 1h | 0.00% | 2026-10-06 16:00 UTC |
| [Lighter](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/wti/lighter) | [WTI/USDC:USDC](https://app.lighter.xyz/trade/WTI) | -0.0024% | 8h | -2.63% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the WTI funding rate on Lighter?

-0.0024% per 8h, or -0.0024% per 8 hours (-2.63% APR), so shorts pay longs. The 7-day average is -0.0005% per 8 hours (-0.54% APR).

### How often does Lighter pay WTI funding?

Every 8 hours.

### Is WTI funding on Lighter higher than on other exchanges?

Lighter is the 3rd highest of 3 exchanges shown. The highest is Extended at 0.0004% per 1h (3.50% APR) and the lowest is Lighter at -0.0024% per 8h (-2.63% APR).

### How do you arbitrage WTI funding with Lighter?

Long WTI on Lighter and short on Extended for a gross spread of 0.0056% per 8 hours (6.13% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.