# Borrow KAIA: rates on every exchange

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

Updated 2026-10-29 19:05 UTC · https://afterfees.xyz/borrow/KAIA

## KAIA borrow rates by exchange

| Exchange | Now | 24 h avg | 7-day avg | Rate counted | Per-account limit | Platform remaining | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bitget](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bitget) | 3.74% | 3.77% | 4.02% | 3.77% | $223.3K | $6K | Borrowable |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | 9.01% | 8.79% | 10.18% | 9.01% * | $30K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | 17.46% | 18.62% | 18.39% | 18.62% | $3.7K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | 36.21% | 36.21% | 36.21% | 36.21% | $3.9K | 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 KAIA: borrow and sell spot, long the perp

No reverse KAIA 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._

## KAIA perps, most negative funding first

| Exchange | Contract | Rate | Every | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kraken](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kraken) | PF_KAIAUSD | -0.0224% | 1 h | −196.0% |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | KAIA_USDT | -0.0029% | 4 h | −6.4% |
| [MEXC](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/mexc) | KAIA_USDT | 0.0032% | 4 h | +7.0% |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | KAIAUSDT | 0.0034% | 4 h | +7.4% |
| [KuCoin](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kucoin) | KAIAUSDTM | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Bitget](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bitget) | KAIAUSDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [BingX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bingx) | KAIA-USDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | KAIAUSDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |

## Coins

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

## Questions

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

Bitget, at 3.77% a year at the rate we count (the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average), among 4 exchanges that lend KAIA.

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

Not right now: no reverse KAIA 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._