OPENAI Funding Rate & Schedule
OPENAI perpetual futures funding rate on 2 exchanges: Binance, MEXC. Each exchange's next rate, how often it is collected, the next collection time, the 8-hour equivalent and 24h volume are below. Data as of 2026-10-18 07:19 UTC, from the exchanges' public endpoints.
- • Next collection: Binance at 08:00 UTC (+0.0050%, longs pay shorts).
- • Collection intervals: every 8h.
OPENAI — funding by exchange
| Exchange | Next rate | Who pays | Interval | Next collection | 8h equiv. | Annual | 24h volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binance | +0.0050% | ▲ longs pay | every 8h | 08:00 UTC | +0.0050% | +5.5% | $9.1M | |
| MEXC | +0.0050% | ▲ longs pay | every 8h |
Frequently asked questions
What is the OPENAI funding rate?
A periodic payment between long and short holders of the OPENAI perpetual contract. If the rate is positive, longs pay shorts; if negative, shorts pay longs. It keeps the perpetual price close to spot.
How often is OPENAI funding collected?
It depends on the exchange: Binance 8h, MEXC 8h. Use the "8h equivalent" column to compare different intervals.
Which exchange has the lowest OPENAI funding?
At the last refresh the lowest 8h equivalent for longs was Binance (+0.0050%) and the highest for shorts MEXC (+0.0050%). Rates change during the period and are fixed at collection.
How is OPENAI funding calculated?
Payment = position size × funding rate. A 10,000 USDT OPENAI long at 0.01% pays 1 USDT at collection. Leverage doesn't change the payment; position size does. Highest 24h volume is on Binance ($9.1M).
Funding rates for other pairs
Guide: What Is the Funding Rate? How It's Calculated and When It's Paid · Funding Rate Arbitrage: Reading Cross-Exchange Funding Spreads