# ZC Funding Rates

As of 2026-10-04 08:36 UTC, ZC perpetual funding averages 0.0017% per 8 hours (1.90% APR) across all 3 exchanges that list it, weighted by 24h volume (median 0.0166%). Highest: MEXC at 0.0118% per 4h (25.84% APR). Lowest: LBank at -0.0100% per 4h (-21.90% APR). Going long on LBank and short on MEXC collects a gross spread of 0.0436% per 8 hours (47.74% APR) before fees.

## Funding rate by exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/zc/mexc) | [ZC/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/ZC_USDT) | 0.0118% | 4h | 25.84% | 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/zc/bingx) | [ZC/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/ZC-USDT) | 0.0083% | 4h | 18.18% | — |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/zc/lbank) | [ZC/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/zcusdt) | -0.0100% | 4h | -21.90% | 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

MEXC at 0.0118% per 4h (25.84% APR). The lowest is LBank at -0.0100% per 4h (-21.90% APR).

### What is the ZC funding arbitrage spread?

The gross spread is 0.0436% per 8 hours (47.74% APR): long ZC on LBank and short on MEXC. Trading fees, slippage and price basis reduce the net return.

### How often is ZC funding paid?

ZC funding is paid every 4 hours on MEXC, BingX, and LBank. Rates on this page are also shown as APR so they can be compared directly.