# Borrow LQTY: rates on every exchange

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

Updated 2026-10-30 03:24 UTC · https://afterfees.xyz/borrow/LQTY

## LQTY borrow rates by exchange

| Exchange | Now | 24 h avg | 7-day avg | Rate counted | Per-account limit | Platform remaining | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [OKX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/okx) | 11.81% | 11.75% | 11.63% | 11.81% | $8.9K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | 67.14% | 65.63% | 65.25% | 67.14% | $2.1K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | 292.39% | 32.37% | 10.50% | 292.39% * | $10K | not published | Suspected exhausted (rate spike) |

_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 LQTY: borrow and sell spot, long the perp

No reverse LQTY 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._

## LQTY perps, most negative funding first

| Exchange | Contract | Rate | Every | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kraken](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kraken) | PF_LQTYUSD | -0.0039% | 1 h | −34.5% |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | LQTYUSDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [KuCoin](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kucoin) | LQTYUSDTM | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [MEXC](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/mexc) | LQTY_USDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [Bitget](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bitget) | LQTYUSDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [OKX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/okx) | LQTY-USDT-SWAP | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [BingX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bingx) | LQTY-USDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | LQTYUSDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |

## Coins

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

## Questions

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

OKX, at 11.81% a year at the rate we count (the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average), among 3 exchanges that lend LQTY.

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

Not right now: no reverse LQTY 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._