AR (Arweave) — Staking, Fees & Funding Comparison

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How many exchanges list AR?

As of 18.10.2026, AR is listed on 13 exchanges, where the best staking rate is 2.6% APY on OKX.

Updated: 18.10.2026 08:03 MSK

AR key numbers

Metric	Value	Where	As of	Source
Best staking rate	2.6%	OKX	18.10.2026	Exchange APIs
Cheapest withdrawal	0.00017 AR	OKX · AR network	18.10.2026	Exchange APIs
Funding rate	0.010%	Bybit	18.10.2026	Exchange APIs
Exchanges tracked	13		18.10.2026	Exchange APIs

Rates and fees are collected from official exchange APIs every 10–30 minutes. A row is shown only when we hold a fresh value for it.

What changed for AR recently

24.09.2026 Staking rate fell on OKX: 5.1 → 2.9%
23.09.2026 Staking rate rose on OKX: 3.2 → 5.1%
22.09.2026 Staking rate fell on OKX: 4.2 → 3.2%
21.09.2026 Withdrawals paused on BingX, AR network
21.09.2026 Withdrawals paused on BingX, AR network
20.09.2026 Staking rate fell on OKX: 8.5 → 5.1%

Confirmed events from the last 30 days. Freezes are counted only when the state held past the polling threshold — the raw log is 82% polling jitter. Withdrawal fee changes are absent: we keep the current fee, not its history.

Best APR

2.60%

OKX

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Cheapest Fee

0.00017 AR

OKX · AR

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Funding Rate

0.0100%

Bybit

per 8 h

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Where to Buy Arweave

BinanceAR/USDT

Buy Price: $3.80
Sell Price: $3.79

Spread: 0.053%

Checked, MSK: 18.10 08:12

Buy on Binance

BybitAR/USDT

Buy Price: $3.80
Sell Price: $3.79

Spread: 0.105%

Checked, MSK: 18.10 08:12

Buy on Bybit

MEXCAR/USDT

Buy Price: $3.80
Sell Price: $3.79

Spread: 0.053%

Checked, MSK: 18.10 08:12

Buy on MEXC

OKXAR/USDT

Buy Price: $3.80
Sell Price: $3.79

Spread: 0.105%

Checked, MSK: 18.10 08:12

Buy on OKX

BitgetAR/USDT

Buy Price: $3.80
Sell Price: $3.79

Spread: 0.158%

Checked, MSK: 18.10 08:12

Buy on Bitget

BingXAR/USDT

Buy Price: $3.80
Sell Price: $3.79

Spread: 0.132%

Checked, MSK: 18.10 08:12

Buy on BingX

Gate.ioAR/USDT

Buy Price: $3.793
Sell Price: $3.790

Spread: 0.066%

Checked, MSK: 18.10 08:12

Buy on Gate.io

KuCoinAR/USDT

Buy Price: $3.788
Sell Price: $3.785

Spread: 0.079%

Checked, MSK: 18.10 08:12

Buy on KuCoin

HTXAR/USDT

Buy Price: $3.79
Sell Price: $3.78

Spread: 0.419%

Checked, MSK: 18.10 08:12

Buy on HTX

Exchange	Buy Price	Sell Price	Spread
Binance AR/USDT 18.10 08:12 MSK	$3.80	$3.79	0.053%	Buy on Binance
Bybit AR/USDT 18.10 08:12 MSK	$3.80	$3.79	0.105%	Buy on Bybit
MEXC AR/USDT 18.10 08:12 MSK	$3.80	$3.79	0.053%	Buy on MEXC
OKX AR/USDT 18.10 08:12 MSK	$3.80	$3.79	0.105%	Buy on OKX
Bitget AR/USDT 18.10 08:12 MSK	$3.80	$3.79	0.158%	Buy on Bitget
BingX AR/USDT 18.10 08:12 MSK	$3.80	$3.79	0.132%	Buy on BingX
Gate.io AR/USDT 18.10 08:12 MSK	$3.793	$3.790	0.066%	Buy on Gate.io
KuCoin AR/USDT 18.10 08:12 MSK	$3.788	$3.785	0.079%	Buy on KuCoin
HTX AR/USDT 18.10 08:12 MSK	$3.79	$3.78	0.419%	Buy on HTX

AR services by platform

Exchange	Staking	Withdrawals	Funding
OKX	2.60%	Available	✓	Open Account
Bybit	0.80%	Available	✓	Open Account
Bitget	0.30%	Available	✓	Open Account
Gate.io	0.16%	Available	✓	Open Account
Binance	0.01%	Available	✓	Open Account
HTX	—	Available	—	Open Account
Kraken	—	Available	—	Open Account
MEXC	—	Available	✓	Open Account
KuCoin	—	Available	✓	Open Account
BingX	—	Suspended	✓	Open Account
Aster	—	—	✓	Open Account
Hyperliquid	—	—	✓	Open Account
Extended	—	—	✓

Staking rates: up to 2.6% on OKX

Exchange	APR	Type	Lock
OKX	2.60%	Flexible	No lock	Stake
Bybit	0.80%	Flexible	No lock	Stake
Bitget	0.30%	Flexible	No lock	Stake
Gate.io	0.16%	Flexible	No lock	Stake
Binance	0.01%	Flexible	No lock	Stake

How to Stake AR

Create an account on OKX

Deposit AR

Transfer AR to your exchange wallet, or buy it directly on the platform.

Start earning 2.6% APR

Navigate to the Earn section, find AR, and confirm your staking position.

Start staking on OKX

AR Staking Calculator

Investment amount ($)

Best APR: 2.60%

Exchange: OKX

Daily $0.00

Monthly $0.00

Yearly $0.00

Optimize Your AR Holdings

If you hold $1,000 in AR:

Best: OKX — 2.6% APY ($2.17/mo)
Lowest: Binance — 0.01% APY ($0.01/mo)

You could earn +$2.16/mo more by switching

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Withdrawal fees: from 0.00017 AR via AR

Exchange	Network	Fee	Status
OKX	AR	0.00017	Available
HTX	AR	0.025	Available
Bitget	AR	0.03	Available
Bybit	AR	0.03	Available
Kraken	AR	0.05	Available
Gate.io	AR	0.066	Available
MEXC	AR	0.1	Available
Binance	AR	0.15	Available
KuCoin	AR	0.25	Available
BingX	AR	0.004	Suspended

Funding rates: 0.010% on Bybit

Exchange	Rate	Annualized
Bybit	0.0100% per 8 h	10.95%	Longs pay
Bitget	0.0100% per 8 h	10.95%	Longs pay
OKX	0.0100% per 8 h	10.95%	Longs pay
KuCoin	0.0100% per 8 h	10.95%	Longs pay
BingX	0.0100% per 8 h	10.95%	Longs pay
Aster	0.0100% per 8 h	10.95%	Longs pay
Binance	0.0035% per 8 h	3.79%	Longs pay
MEXC	0.0032% per 8 h	3.50%	Longs pay
Gate.io	0.0019% per 8 h	2.08%	Longs pay
Hyperliquid	0.0013% per 1 h	10.95%	Longs pay
Extended	0.0010% per 1 h	8.76%	Longs pay

About Arweave

Arweave (AR) is a decentralized storage network designed to provide permanent and scalable data storage solutions. Utilizing a unique consensus mechanism called Proof of Access, Arweave ensures that data is not only stored permanently but can also be accessed efficiently over time. The platform primarily targets developers, businesses, and content creators seeking reliable and lasting data storage for applications, websites, and digital assets. Traders and investors closely track AR due to its innovative approach to data permanence and the growing demand for decentralized storage solutions in an increasingly digital world.

AR data covers 13 venues. The available products determine which staking rates, withdrawal fees and funding rates appear. Sources include exchange APIs, protocols and aggregators. Scheduled collection: exchange staking every 10 minutes, funding every 10 minutes, fees and network availability every 30 minutes. On-chain yields follow their source schedule.

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FAQ

What is the best staking rate for AR?

The best AR staking rate is currently 2.6% APR on OKX (Flexible). Compare all 5 exchange staking options in the table above.

What is the cheapest way to withdraw AR?

The cheapest AR withdrawal is 0.0002 AR via AR on OKX. We track 10 withdrawal options across multiple networks.

What is the AR funding rate?

The current AR funding rate is 0.0100% on Bybit (10.95% annualized). Longs pay.

How often is AR data updated?

All AR data — staking rates, withdrawal fees, and funding rates — is updated every 10-30 minutes from official exchange APIs, depending on the data type.

Which exchanges support AR?

AR is tracked on 13 exchanges: OKX, Bybit, Bitget, Gate.io, Binance, HTX, Kraken, MEXC, KuCoin, BingX and 3 more. The table above shows what each one supports.

Can I stake AR?

Staking availability for AR depends on the exchange and current product offerings. Check the staking section above to see which exchanges currently offer AR staking and at what APR.

Is it safe to stake AR on exchanges?

Exchange staking carries platform risk — your funds are held by the exchange. Consider diversifying across multiple platforms and never stake more than you can afford to lose. On-chain staking is generally safer.