# ZCAT Funding Rate on Aster

As of 2026-10-03 22:34 UTC, the ZCAT perpetual on Aster pays 0.0013% per 1h, 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. That is the 3rd highest of 5 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of 0.0182% per 8 hours (19.88% APR). Over the last 7 days Aster averaged 0.0159% per 8 hours (17.46% APR).

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [BingX](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/zcat/bingx) | [ZCAT/USDT:USDT](https://bingx.com/en/perpetual/ZCAT-USDT) | 0.0200% | 4h | 43.80% | — |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/zcat/gate) | [ZCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/ZCAT_USDT) | 0.0050% | 4h | 10.95% | 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/zcat/aster) | [ZCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/ZCATUSDT) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | — |
| [MEXC](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/zcat/mexc) | [ZCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.mexc.com/futures/ZCAT_USDT) | -0.0115% | 4h | -25.19% | 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/zcat/lbank) | [ZCAT/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/zcatusdt) | -0.0115% | 4h | -25.19% | 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the ZCAT funding rate on Aster?

0.0013% per 1h, or 0.0100% per 8 hours (10.95% APR), so longs pay shorts. The 7-day average is 0.0159% per 8 hours (17.46% APR).

### How often does Aster pay ZCAT funding?

Every hour.

### Is ZCAT funding on Aster higher than on other exchanges?

Aster is the 3rd highest of 5 exchanges shown. The highest is BingX at 0.0200% per 4h (43.80% APR) and the lowest is LBank at -0.0115% per 4h (-25.19% APR).

### How do you arbitrage ZCAT funding with Aster?

Long ZCAT on LBank and short on Aster for a gross spread of 0.0330% per 8 hours (36.13% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.