# Borrow OKB: rates on every exchange

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

Updated 2026-10-29 20:41 UTC · https://afterfees.xyz/borrow/OKB

## OKB 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) | 1.01% | 1.01% | 1.01% | 1.01% | $133.5K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | 1.31% | 1.34% | 1.37% | 1.34% * | $30K | 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 OKB: borrow and sell spot, long the perp

No reverse OKB 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._

## OKB perps, most negative funding first

| Exchange | Contract | Rate | Every | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [BingX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bingx) | OKB-USDT | 0.0008% | 4 h | +1.8% |
| [MEXC](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/mexc) | OKB_USDT | 0.0019% | 4 h | +4.2% |
| [OKX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/okx) | OKB-USDT-SWAP | 0.0020% | 4 h | +4.5% |
| [HTX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/htx) | OKB-USDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | OKBUSDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Aster](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/aster) | OKBUSDT | 0.0013% | 1 h | +10.9% |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | OKB_USDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |

## Coins

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

## Questions

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

OKX, at 1.01% a year at the rate we count (the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average), among 2 exchanges that lend OKB.

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

Not right now: no reverse OKB 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._