# Borrow LRC: rates on every exchange

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

Updated 2026-10-30 05:07 UTC · https://afterfees.xyz/borrow/LRC

## LRC 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) | 7.33% | 7.35% | 9.56% | 7.35% * | $10K | not published | Borrowable |
| [OKX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/okx) | 13.31% | 11.16% | 10.95% | 13.31% | $1.2K | 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 LRC: borrow and sell spot, long the perp

No reverse LRC 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._

## LRC perps, most negative funding first

| Exchange | Contract | Rate | Every | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | LRCUSDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [KuCoin](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kucoin) | LRCUSDTM | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | LRC_USDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |

## Coins

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

## Questions

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

Gate, at 7.35% a year at the rate we count (the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average), among 2 exchanges that lend LRC.

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

Not right now: no reverse LRC 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._