# Borrow ASTER: rates on every exchange

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

Updated 2026-10-29 16:54 UTC · https://afterfees.xyz/borrow/ASTER

## ASTER borrow rates by exchange

| Exchange | Now | 24 h avg | 7-day avg | Rate counted | Per-account limit | Platform remaining | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [OKX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/okx) | 1.01% | 1.01% | 1.01% | 1.01% | $8.1K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Bitget](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bitget) | 1.09% | 1.10% | 1.16% | 1.10% | $1.1M | $642.1K | Borrowable |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | 2.35% | 2.25% | 2.24% | 2.35% | $55.4K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | 19.04% | 19.19% | 19.37% | 19.19% | $51.1K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | 34.56% | 34.59% | 34.66% | 34.59% * | $240K | 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 ASTER: borrow and sell spot, long the perp

No reverse ASTER 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._

## ASTER perps, most negative funding first

| Exchange | Contract | Rate | Every | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kraken](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kraken) | PF_ASTERUSD | -0.0060% | 1 h | −52.8% |
| [dYdX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/dydx) | ASTER-USD | 0.0000% | 1 h | 0.0% |
| [Lighter](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/lighter) | ASTER | 0.0012% | 1 h | +10.5% |
| [KuCoin](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kucoin) | ASTERUSDTM | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [MEXC](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/mexc) | ASTER_USDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Backpack](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/backpack) | ASTER_USDC_PERP | 0.0013% | 1 h | +10.9% |
| [ApeX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/apex) | ASTER-USDT | 0.0013% | 1 h | +10.9% |
| [OKX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/okx) | ASTER-USDT-SWAP | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |

## Coins

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

## Questions

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

OKX, at 1.01% a year at the rate we count (the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average), among 5 exchanges that lend ASTER.

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

Not right now: no reverse ASTER 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._