Lighter XLM perpetual
XLM
As of 2026-09-09 14:57 UTC, XLM on Lighter has a collected rate of -0.0112% over 8h, or -12.26% simple annualised; its collected settlement interval is 1h, with up to 5x leverage. OKX has a lower rate for longs at -15.51%.
Maintenance margin ladder
No deduction · An isolated-margin estimate for linear contracts; excludes closing fees, accrued funding, auto-added margin and other positions.
| Tier | Range | Maintenance rate | Max leverage | Deduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 – ∞ quote | 12.0000% | 5.00x | — |
Contract specification
Quote currency: USD · Settlement currency: USDC · Settlement interval: 1h. Lot size uses the venue’s original order unit; the calculator takes base-asset quantity.
The same asset elsewhere
| Venue | Contract | Rate period | Annualised |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKX | XLM-USDT-SWAP | 8h | -15.51% |
| Lighter this page | XLM | 8h | -12.26% |
| Bybit | XLMUSDT | 8h | -9.74% |
| Gate | XLM_USDT | 8h | -3.94% |
| Binance | XLMUSDT | 8h | -1.48% |
| Bitget | XLMUSDT | 8h | +1.64% |
| Aster | XLMUSDT | 8h | +10.95% |
| Bybit | XLMPERP | 8h | +10.95% |
| Hyperliquid | XLM | 1h | +10.95% |
Common questions
What is the Lighter XLM funding rate?
The latest collected Lighter XLM funding rate is -0.0112% over a 8h rate period, or -12.26% simple annualised. That period is used for conversion and may differ from the settlement interval. Positive means longs pay shorts; negative reverses this.
How often is funding charged on Lighter XLM?
The collected settlement interval is 1h, normally 24 times a day. Venues can change it; confirm the next settlement time on the contract page.
What is the maximum leverage on Lighter XLM?
The collected leverage cap for Lighter XLM is 5x, with 1 margin tiers shown. Actual leverage also depends on position size, account settings and venue rules.
What is the maintenance margin rate on Lighter XLM?
The first tier requires 12.0000%, and there are 1 tiers in all — a larger position requires more. This venue applies no deduction: maintenance margin = notional × the rate of the tier the position falls in.
Which venue has the lowest XLM funding cost for longs?
For a long position, OKX currently has the lowest rate at -15.51% annualised; this page's Lighter is at -12.26%. Negative funding pays longs. Trading costs are excluded, and the cash-flow direction reverses for shorts.
Observation time and verification
This contract’s funding was observed at 2026-09-09 14:57 UTC; an unsettled quote may still change. A dash denotes missing usable data, not zero. Lighter official data source · Funding methodology