KuCoin lists 588 perpetual markets with funding rate data. The current mean funding rate across KuCoin perps is -0.62 bps (-6.79% APY) (8h-normalized so it can be compared across venues with different funding intervals).

Highest KuCoin funding rates

• LRC: 130.64 bps (1430.51% APY)
• DODO: 61.24 bps (670.58% APY)
• VRT: 60.68 bps (664.45% APY)

Lowest KuCoin funding rates

• MTL: -118.55 bps (-1298.12% APY)
• RIF: -87.46 bps (-957.69% APY)
• GMT: -47.20 bps (-516.84% APY)

Largest absolute KuCoin funding rates

Markets with the most extreme KuCoin funding (positive or negative): LRC (130.64 bps), MTL (-118.55 bps), RIF (-87.46 bps).

About KuCoin funding rates

Funding payments keep KuCoin perpetual contracts pinned to the underlying spot price. A positive KuCoin funding rate means longs pay shorts — the long side is crowded and willing to pay to hold the position. A negative KuCoin funding rate means shorts pay longs. All rates on this page are normalized to an 8-hour basis so KuCoin can be compared directly with venues that fund hourly, every 4 hours, or on any other schedule.

Last updated 2026-05-23 13:43:59 (UTC).