# Borrow AIN: rates on every exchange

Annualised margin borrow rates for AIN at VIP 0, and whether borrowing it to collect negative funding pays after every cost.

Updated 2026-10-29 22:56 UTC · https://afterfees.xyz/borrow/AIN

## AIN borrow rates by exchange

| Exchange | Now | 24 h avg | 7-day avg | Rate counted | Per-account limit | Platform remaining | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | 11.60% | 12.10% | 8.26% | 12.10% * | $120K | not published | Borrowable |

_Annualised simply (hourly rate × 8,760). Rate counted = the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average, as in every calculation on AfterFees. * Gate: rate × the published VIP multiplier (inferred)._

## Reverse carry on AIN: borrow and sell spot, long the perp

No reverse AIN carry nets a profit at this size right now.

_At $10,000 per side, held 7 days, after taker fees, order-book slippage and carry._

## AIN perps, most negative funding first

| Exchange | Contract | Rate | Every | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aster](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/aster) | AINUSDT | 0.0077% | 4 h | +16.8% |
| [KuCoin](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kucoin) | AINUSDTM | 0.0299% | 4 h | +65.5% |
| [BingX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bingx) | AIN-USDT | 0.0329% | 4 h | +72.1% |
| [MEXC](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/mexc) | AIN_USDT | 0.0427% | 4 h | +93.5% |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | AINUSDT | 0.0427% | 4 h | +93.5% |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | AIN_USDT | 0.0436% | 4 h | +95.5% |

## Coins

|   |   |
|---|---|
| Funding rates and every arbitrage on this coin | [AIN](https://afterfees.xyz/coin/AIN) |

## Questions

**Where is it cheapest to borrow AIN?**

Gate, at 12.10% a year at the rate we count (the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average), among 1 exchanges that lend AIN.

**Can I earn negative funding on AIN by borrowing it?**

Not right now: no reverse AIN carry covers its borrow interest, fees and slippage at $10,000 for 7 days.

_The method behind every number on AfterFees is published; Pro opens each figure into its line-by-line calculation. Estimates from current data, not investment advice. We never hold funds or trade for you._