# XLM Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-05 16:33 UTC, XLM perpetual funding averages 0.0048% per 8 hours (5.28% APR) across all 26 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0098%). Highest: XT.COM at 0.0318% per 8h (34.82% APR). Lowest: Bybit at -0.0363% per 8h (-39.77% APR). Going long on Bybit and short on XT.COM collects a gross spread of 0.0681% per 8 hours (74.59% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [XT.COM](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/xt) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://www.xt.com/en/futures/trade/xlm_usdt) | 0.0318% | 8h | 34.82% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |
| [Deepcoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/deepcoin) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://www.deepcoin.com/en/swap/XLM-USDT) | 0.0186% | 8h | 20.37% | — |
| [OKX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/okx) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://www.okx.com/trade-swap/xlm-usdt-swap) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |
| [Bitget](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/bitget) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://www.bitget.com/futures/usdt/XLMUSDT) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | — |
| [KuCoin](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/kucoin) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/futures/XLMUSDTM) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/bingx) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/XLM-USDT) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | — |
| [HTX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/htx) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://www.htx.com/futures/linear_swap/exchange#contract_code=XLM-USDT&contract_type=swap&type=cross) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |
| [WhiteBIT](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/whitebit) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://whitebit.com/trade/XLM-PERP?type=futures) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |
| [WEEX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/weex) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://www.weex.com/futures/XLM-USDT) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-05 16:32 UTC |
| [HitBTC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/hitbtc) | XLM/USDT:USDT | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |
| [Hyperliquid](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/hyperliquid) | [XLM/USDC:USDC](https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/trade/XLM) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | 2026-10-05 17:00 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/aster) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/XLMUSDT) | 0.0100% | 8h | 10.95% | — |
| [WOOFi Pro](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/woofipro) | [XLM/USDC:USDC](https://pro.woofi.com/en/trade/XLM_PERP) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-05 20:00 UTC |
| [Lighter](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/lighter) | [XLM/USDC:USDC](https://app.lighter.xyz/trade/XLM) | 0.0096% | 8h | 10.51% | — |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/lbank) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/xlmusdt) | 0.0085% | 8h | 9.33% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/mexc) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/XLM_USDT) | 0.0085% | 8h | 9.31% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |
| [Binance](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/binance) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://www.binance.com/en/futures/XLMUSDT) | 0.0081% | 8h | 8.88% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |
| [Toobit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/toobit) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://www.toobit.com/en-US/futures/XLM-SWAP-USDT) | 0.0081% | 8h | 8.88% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |
| [dYdX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/dydx) | [XLM/USDC:USDC](https://dydx.trade/trade/XLM-USD) | 0.0001% | 1h | 0.99% | 2026-10-05 17:00 UTC |
| [Bitfinex](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/bitfinex) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://trading.bitfinex.com/t/XLMF0:USTF0) | 0.0000% | 8h | 0.00% | — |
| [Extended](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/extended) | [XLM/USDC:USDC](https://app.extended.exchange/perp/XLM-USD) | -0.0011% | 1h | -9.64% | 2026-10-05 17:00 UTC |
| [Kraken](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/kraken) | [XLM/USD:USD](https://pro.kraken.com/app/trade/futures-xlm-usd-perp) | -0.0038% | 1h | -33.44% | — |
| [Backpack](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/backpack) | [XLM/USDC:USDC](https://backpack.exchange/trade/XLM_USDC_PERP) | -0.0040% | 1h | -34.78% | 2026-10-05 17:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/gate) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/XLM_USDT) | -0.0335% | 8h | -36.68% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |
| [Bybit](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/bybit) | [XLM/USDT:USDT](https://www.bybit.com/trade/usdt/XLMUSDT) | -0.0363% | 8h | -39.77% | 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC |
| [Crypto.com](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/xlm/cryptocom) | [XLM/USD:USD](https://crypto.com/exchange/trade/XLMUSD-PERP) | -0.0136% | 1h | -119.55% | 2026-10-05 17:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Mostly yes. XLM funding is positive on 19 of the 26 exchanges, which means longs are paying shorts on those venues.

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

XT.COM at 0.0318% per 8h (34.82% APR). The lowest is Bybit at -0.0363% per 8h (-39.77% APR).

### What is the XLM funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0681% per 8 hours (74.59% APR): long XLM on Bybit and short on XT.COM. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is XLM funding paid?

XLM funding is paid every 8 hours on XT.COM, Deepcoin, OKX, Bitget, KuCoin, BingX, HTX, WhiteBIT, WEEX, HitBTC, Aster, Lighter, LBank, MEXC, Binance, Toobit, Bitfinex, Gate, and Bybit; every 4 hours on WOOFi Pro; every hour on Hyperliquid, dYdX, Extended, Kraken, Backpack, and Crypto.com. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.