# Borrow RUNE: rates on every exchange

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

Updated 2026-10-29 22:11 UTC · https://afterfees.xyz/borrow/RUNE

## RUNE borrow rates by exchange

| Exchange | Now | 24 h avg | 7-day avg | Rate counted | Per-account limit | Platform remaining | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | 20.35% | 20.29% | 20.26% | 20.35% | $6.3K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | 25.93% | 26.45% | 26.94% | 26.45% | $8.2K | not published | Borrowable |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | 55.87% | 55.87% | 55.95% | 55.87% * | $20K | 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 RUNE: borrow and sell spot, long the perp

No reverse RUNE 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._

## RUNE perps, most negative funding first

| Exchange | Contract | Rate | Every | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [dYdX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/dydx) | RUNE-USD | 0.0000% | 1 h | 0.0% |
| [BloFin](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/blofin) | RUNE-USDT | 0.0080% | 8 h | +8.7% |
| [KuCoin](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/kucoin) | RUNEUSDTM | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [MEXC](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/mexc) | RUNE_USDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [Bitget](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bitget) | RUNEUSDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [BingX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bingx) | RUNE-USDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | RUNEUSDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | RUNEUSDT | 0.0100% | 8 h | +10.9% |

## Coins

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

## Questions

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

Bybit, at 20.35% a year at the rate we count (the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average), among 3 exchanges that lend RUNE.

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

Not right now: no reverse RUNE 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._