# Polkadot (DOT) Live Funding Rate
Real-time DOT perpetual futures funding rate across Binance, Bybit, OKX,
and Kraken. Updated every 5 minutes.
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## What is Polkadot Funding Rate?
Polkadot (DOT) is a multi-chain network enabling cross-blockchain
interoperability, with parachains and bridges as key features. DOT
perpetuals are listed on every major CEX.
DOT funding tends to be **low to moderate** (5-15% APR) because:
– Mature L1 with consistent institutional interest
– Parachain auction cycles create periodic volatility
– Deep liquidity on Binance and Bybit
## Current DOT Funding Rate by Exchange
| Exchange | Funding (8h) | APR |
|———-|————–|—–|
| Binance | +0.0065% | +8.9% APR |
| Bybit | +0.0072% | +9.8% APR |
| OKX | +0.0060% | +8.2% APR |
| Kraken | +0.0050% | +6.8% APR |
## DOT Historical Funding Rate (Last 30 Days)
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## How to Trade DOT Funding Rate
**Parachain auction plays:**
DOT funding tends to spike 2-4 weeks before major parachain
auctions as holders stake DOT for crowdloans. Watch for funding
rate increases during auction seasons.
**Stable delta-neutral:**
DOT’s low funding and deep liquidity make it ideal for beginners
testing delta-neutral strategies. Low APR (8-12%) but also low risk.
## DOT Funding Rate FAQs
### Is DOT funding rate profitable?
Yes, but returns are modest (8-15% APR). DOT is best for
conservative delta-neutral strategies.
### What is Polkadot 2.0?
Polkadot 2.0 introduces Agile Coretime, replacing parachain
slot auctions. This may reduce DOT staking demand and affect
funding rates over time.
## Other DOT Resources
– [Polkadot on CoinGecko](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/polkadot)
– [DOT Funding Rate Screener](/funding-rate-screener/?coin=DOT)
### Related Pages
**Learn the basics:**
– [What Is Funding Rate in Crypto? Complete 2026 Guide](/what-is-funding-rate-crypto-guide/)
– [Top 5 Funding Rate Arbitrage Strategies](/top-funding-rate-arbitrage-strategies-2026/)
– [Hyperliquid vs dYdX vs GMX Comparison](/hyperliquid-vs-dydx-vs-gmx/)
**Track on other exchanges:**
– [Hyperliquid Funding Rates](/hyperliquid-funding-rates/)
– [dYdX Funding Rates](/dydx-funding-rates/)
– [GMX Funding Rates](/gmx-funding-rates/)
– [Kraken Funding Rates](/kraken-funding-rates/)
– [KuCoin Funding Rates](/kucoin-funding-rates/)
**Compare with similar coins:**
– [Hyperliquid (HYPE) Funding Rate](/hyperliquid-hype-funding-rate/)
– [Sui (SUI) Funding Rate](/sui-funding-rate/)
– [Arbitrum (ARB) Funding Rate](/arbitrum-arb-funding-rate/)
– [Optimism (OP) Funding Rate](/optimism-op-funding-rate/)
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## Disclaimer
Funding rate data is for informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
👉 See the live OP funding rate page for full cross-exchange data.