# Borrow CKB: rates on every exchange

Annualised margin borrow rates for CKB 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/CKB

## CKB 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) | 42.52% | 41.02% | 40.95% | 42.52% | $2.1K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | 45.47% | 45.47% | 45.47% | 45.47% * | $1 | 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 CKB: borrow and sell spot, long the perp

No reverse CKB 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._

## CKB perps, most negative funding first

| Exchange | Contract | Rate | Every | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [KuCoin](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kucoin) | CKBUSDTM | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [MEXC](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/mexc) | CKB_USDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [Bitget](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bitget) | CKBUSDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [BingX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bingx) | CKB-USDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | CKBUSDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | CKBUSDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | CKB_USDT | 0.0561% | 8 h | +61.4% |

## Coins

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

## Questions

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

Binance, at 42.52% a year at the rate we count (the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average), among 2 exchanges that lend CKB.

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

Not right now: no reverse CKB 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._