# Borrow ARK: rates on every exchange

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

Updated 2026-10-29 23:01 UTC · https://afterfees.xyz/borrow/ARK

## ARK borrow rates by exchange

| Exchange | Now | 24 h avg | 7-day avg | Rate counted | Per-account limit | Platform remaining | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | 72.04% | 71.74% | 71.61% | 72.04% | $1.3K | 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._

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

No reverse ARK 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._

## ARK perps, most negative funding first

| Exchange | Contract | Rate | Every | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [MEXC](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/mexc) | ARK_USDT | 0.0010% | 4 h | +2.2% |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | ARKUSDT | 0.0011% | 4 h | +2.4% |
| [KuCoin](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kucoin) | ARKUSDTM | 0.0021% | 4 h | +4.6% |
| [Bitget](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bitget) | ARKUSDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [BingX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bingx) | ARK-USDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | ARKUSDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | ARK_USDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |

## Coins

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

## Questions

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

Binance, at 72.04% a year at the rate we count (the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average), among 1 exchanges that lend ARK.

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

Not right now: no reverse ARK 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._