# Borrow KITE: rates on every exchange

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

Updated 2026-10-29 23:42 UTC · https://afterfees.xyz/borrow/KITE

## KITE 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) | 1.09% | 1.10% | 1.21% | 1.10% | $134.5K | $158.1K | Borrowable |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | 8.10% | 8.25% | 9.20% | 8.25% * | $20K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | 77.04% | 70.02% | 66.99% | 77.04% | $9.5K | 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 KITE: borrow and sell spot, long the perp

No reverse KITE 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._

## KITE perps, most negative funding first

| Exchange | Contract | Rate | Every | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [KuCoin](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kucoin) | KITEUSDTM | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [MEXC](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/mexc) | KITE_USDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [OKX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/okx) | KITE-USDT-SWAP | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Bitget](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bitget) | KITEUSDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [BingX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bingx) | KITE-USDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | KITEUSDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Aster](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/aster) | KITEUSDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | KITEUSDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |

## Coins

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

## Questions

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

Bitget, at 1.10% a year at the rate we count (the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average), among 3 exchanges that lend KITE.

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

Not right now: no reverse KITE 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._