# Borrow BCH: rates on every exchange

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

Updated 2026-10-30 05:12 UTC · https://afterfees.xyz/borrow/BCH

## BCH 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% | $85.7K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Bitget](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bitget) | 2.23% | 2.23% | 2.20% | 2.23% | $1.3M | $289.3K | Borrowable |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | 4.18% | 4.99% | 5.14% | 4.99% | $78.8K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | 7.85% | 7.84% | 7.78% | 7.85% | $28.6K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | 11.30% | 11.08% | 11.13% | 11.30% * | $3M | 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 BCH: borrow and sell spot, long the perp

No reverse BCH 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._

## BCH perps, most negative funding first

| Exchange | Contract | Rate | Every | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kraken](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kraken) | PF_BCHUSD | -0.0008% | 1 h | −7.3% |
| [dYdX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/dydx) | BCH-USD | 0.0000% | 1 h | 0.0% |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | BCH_USDT | 0.0065% | 8 h | +7.1% |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | BCHUSDT | 0.0072% | 8 h | +7.9% |
| [Lighter](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/lighter) | BCH | 0.0012% | 1 h | +10.5% |
| [MEXC](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/mexc) | BCH_USDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [OKX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/okx) | BCH-USDT-SWAP | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [HTX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/htx) | BCH-USDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |

## Coins

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

## Questions

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

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 BCH.

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

Not right now: no reverse BCH 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._