Exolane Review: What I Verified During the March 2026 Selloff

Exolane had been on my watchlist since late 2025, but I did not commit meaningful capital until Q1 2026. The reason was simple: the protocol publicly states that funding rates are capped at ±15% APR per market, and I wanted to see how that held up during a real volatility event rather than a calm week. Over a three-week window from March 9 to March 28, 2026, I traded BTC, ETH, and SOL on Exolane during the March selloff. This article summarizes what I observed directly, what I verified on-chain, and what still remains a trust assumption. Disclosure: This is not a paid review. I have no financial relationship with the Exolane team. This article reflects my own trading experience and my own review of public documentation, verified contracts, and on-chain activity. TL;DR Exolane's ±15% APR funding cap appears to have held during the March 2026 selloff and is documented as an on-chain market parameter. Liquidation penalty is currently set to 0% on live markets. Remaining collateral stays w