# Borrow ZEST: rates on every exchange

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

Updated 2026-10-29 22:18 UTC · https://afterfees.xyz/borrow/ZEST

## ZEST 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) | 6.52% | 6.46% | 6.10% | 6.52% * | $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 ZEST: borrow and sell spot, long the perp

No reverse ZEST 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._

## ZEST perps, most negative funding first

| Exchange | Contract | Rate | Every | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [BingX](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bingx) | ZEST-USDT | 0.0035% | 4 h | +7.7% |
| [BloFin](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/blofin) | ZEST-USDT | 0.0037% | 4 h | +8.0% |
| [MEXC](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/mexc) | ZEST_USDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Binance](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/binance) | ZESTUSDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Gate](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/gate) | ZEST_USDT | 0.0050% | 4 h | +10.9% |
| [Aster](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/aster) | ZESTUSDT | 0.0102% | 4 h | +22.3% |
| [Bybit](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bybit) | ZESTUSDT | 0.0139% | 4 h | +30.4% |
| [Bitget](https://afterfees.xyz/venues/bitget) | ZESTUSDT | 0.0199% | 4 h | +43.6% |

## Coins

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

## Questions

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

Gate, at 6.52% a year at the rate we count (the higher of the current rate and the 24 h average), among 1 exchanges that lend ZEST.

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

Not right now: no reverse ZEST 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._