Gate vs KuCoin: what the data shows
Pair coverage, open interest, funding and its spread between venues — in numbers.
Median 8h funding: Gate — +0.0100%, KuCoin — +0.0100%. Total open interest: Gate — $5.6B, KuCoin — $3.0B. Common futures pairs: 486.
| Parameter | Gate | KuCoin |
|---|---|---|
| Futures pairs | 761 | 532 |
| Spot pairs | 1,545 | 828 |
| Open interest | $5.6B | $3.0B |
| Median 8h funding | +0.0100% | +0.0100% |
| Settlement interval | every 8 h | every 4 h |
One pair, two rates
The funding rate on the same pair diverges between Gate and KuCoin — that is what funding arbitrage is built on. Pairs with the largest spread, rates normalized to 8 hours:
| # | Coin | Gate | KuCoin | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ONE
|
-0.4946% | -1.5536% | 1.0590% |
| 2 |
F
|
-0.8399% | -0.5712% | 0.2687% |
| 3 |
ZIL
|
-0.1978% | +0.0100% | 0.2078% |
| 4 |
CELR
|
+0.0100% | +0.2173% | 0.2073% |
| 5 |
PHA
|
-0.1966% | +0.0100% | 0.2066% |
| 6 |
|
-0.1230% | +0.0406% | 0.1636% |
| 7 |
AVA
|
-0.7644% | -0.6160% | 0.1484% |
| 8 |
TAKE
|
+0.0100% | +0.1494% | 0.1394% |
| 9 |
IOTA
|
+0.0100% | +0.1412% | 0.1312% |
| 10 |
TAC
|
+0.0100% | +0.1340% | 0.1240% |
| 11 |
GUA
|
+0.1192% | +0.0100% | 0.1092% |
| 12 |
AT
|
+0.1138% | +0.0100% | 0.1038% |
| 13 |
MTL
|
+0.0100% | -0.0936% | 0.1036% |
| 14 |
ACE
|
-0.0334% | -0.1348% | 0.1014% |
| 15 |
PROVE
|
+0.0100% | -0.0902% | 0.1002% |
| 16 |
STEEM
|
+0.0066% | -0.0886% | 0.0952% |
| 17 |
M
|
+0.0100% | +0.0982% | 0.0882% |
| 18 |
STAR
|
+0.0100% | +0.0976% | 0.0876% |
| 19 |
HEI
|
+0.1486% | +0.0624% | 0.0862% |
| 20 |
CVC
|
-0.2104% | -0.1302% | 0.0802% |
| 21 |
SIREN
|
+0.0100% | +0.0890% | 0.0790% |
| 22 |
KOMA
|
+0.0100% | -0.0688% | 0.0788% |
| 23 |
TRADOOR
|
+0.0100% | +0.0816% | 0.0716% |
| 24 |
BB
|
+0.0776% | +0.0100% | 0.0676% |
| 25 |
AKE
|
+0.0788% | +0.0128% | 0.0660% |
| 26 |
GUN
|
-0.0558% | +0.0100% | 0.0658% |
| 27 |
ALCH
|
+0.0100% | +0.0758% | 0.0658% |
| 28 |
PRL
|
+0.1066% | +0.0420% | 0.0646% |
| 29 |
AUCTION
|
+0.0100% | -0.0538% | 0.0638% |
| 30 |
ILV
|
+0.0100% | +0.0728% | 0.0628% |
| 31 |
PARTI
|
-0.0514% | +0.0100% | 0.0614% |
| 32 |
MINA
|
+0.0100% | -0.0497% | 0.0597% |
| 33 |
CYS
|
+0.0694% | +0.0100% | 0.0594% |
| 34 |
JCT
|
+0.0680% | +0.0100% | 0.0580% |
| 35 |
ZRX
|
+0.0100% | -0.0476% | 0.0576% |
| 36 |
POWER
|
+0.1422% | +0.1996% | 0.0574% |
| 37 |
INX
|
+0.0620% | +0.0088% | 0.0532% |
| 38 |
BEAT
|
+0.0100% | +0.0620% | 0.0520% |
| 39 |
BLESS
|
+0.0854% | +0.0338% | 0.0516% |
| 40 |
SLX
|
+0.0100% | +0.0602% | 0.0502% |
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Common pairs with a notable spread (≥ 0.05% per 8h): 41
How to read the comparison
Coverage and open interest
How many pairs are scanned and where more money stands. More open interest means a deeper market and a tighter spread.
Median funding
The median, not the average: one overheated pair does not skew the picture. Normalized to 8 hours so venues with different intervals are comparable.
Rate spread
The divergence of the rate on one pair between venues. The larger it is, the more interesting funding arbitrage becomes.
Questions about comparing Gate and KuCoin
What does the funding rate spread mean?
The rate on the same pair is almost always different across two venues. The difference is the spread — the basis of funding arbitrage. Rates are normalized to 8 hours so the spread is comparable.
How often does the data update?
Every minute, along with the rest of the market data.
Can I get the funding spread as a notification?
Yes. The funding arbitrage screener watches the rate divergence between venues and sends a signal when the spread is worth attention — to Telegram or the browser.