# Borrow CORE: rates on every exchange

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

Updated 2026-10-29 22:11 UTC · https://afterfees.xyz/borrow/CORE

## CORE 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) | 3.02% | 3.02% | 2.34% | 3.02% * | $20K | not published | Borrowable |
| [OKX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/okx) | 4.80% | 3.18% | 3.18% | 4.80% | $1.4K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Bitget](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bitget) | 8.68% | 8.69% | 4.15% | 8.69% | $47K | $29.8K | Borrowable |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | 9.47% | 9.34% | 9.36% | 9.47% | $2.1K | 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 CORE: borrow and sell spot, long the perp

No reverse CORE 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._

## CORE perps, most negative funding first

| Exchange | Contract | Rate | Every | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | CORE_USDT | -0.0121% | 8 h | −13.2% |
| [OKX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/okx) | CORE-USDT-SWAP | -0.0088% | 8 h | −9.6% |
| [MEXC](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/mexc) | CORE_USDT | -0.0032% | 8 h | −3.5% |
| [BingX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bingx) | CORE-USDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | COREUSDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |

## Coins

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

## Questions

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

Gate, at 3.02% a year at the rate we count (the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average), among 4 exchanges that lend CORE.

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

Not right now: no reverse CORE 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._