# Borrow KAVA: rates on every exchange

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

Updated 2026-10-29 19:25 UTC · https://afterfees.xyz/borrow/KAVA

## KAVA 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) | 1.73% | 1.62% | 2.18% | 1.73% | $146.7K | $23.6K | Borrowable |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | 45.48% | 45.50% | 45.51% | 45.50% | $11.2K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | 57.45% | 58.01% | 57.90% | 58.01% | $5.6K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | 65.05% | 65.31% | 67.08% | 65.31% * | $10K | 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 KAVA: borrow and sell spot, long the perp

No reverse KAVA 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._

## KAVA perps, most negative funding first

| Exchange | Contract | Rate | Every | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [KuCoin](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kucoin) | KAVAUSDTM | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [MEXC](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/mexc) | KAVA_USDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Bitget](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bitget) | KAVAUSDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [BingX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bingx) | KAVA-USDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | KAVAUSDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | KAVAUSDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | KAVA_USDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Kraken](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kraken) | PF_KAVAUSD | 0.0023% | 1 h | +20.2% |

## Coins

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

## Questions

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

Bitget, at 1.73% a year at the rate we count (the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average), among 4 exchanges that lend KAVA.

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

Not right now: no reverse KAVA 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._