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What is crypto arbitrage?
Arbitrage is the practice of buying an asset on one venue and selling it on another to profit from the price difference. In crypto, spreads open up because exchanges operate across different jurisdictions, liquidity pools, and fiat rails. ArbiScope helps you monitor those spreads continuously so you can react faster.
Why spreads exist
Crypto markets never sleep, and stablecoin liquidity isn’t uniform. A token can be quoted at 64,100 USDT on a U.S. exchange while trading at 64,350 USDT on an Asian venue because of local demand, fiat on-ramps, or delayed USD settlements. Network congestion and withdrawal fees also create temporary frictions that widen spreads.
Common strategies
- Spot↔Spot: move inventory between two exchanges to sell higher.
- Triangular: exploit mismatched FX rates (e.g., BTC/USDT → USDT/TRY → BTC/TRY).
- Cross-border: target fiat premiums (KRW, TRY, BRL) when capital controls create scarcity.
How ArbiScope helps
Instead of manually refreshing 20 exchange tickers, ArbiScope keeps a rolling cache of BTC, ETH, and SOL prices (≤20 requests/min per venue). The “Quick summary” cards show the cheapest buy and most expensive sell instantly. The arbitrage board reorders spreads every few seconds. Soon, our notification layer will push alerts directly to Telegram, email, and web push.
Risk reminders
- Transfers can get stuck—always factor in network fees and withdrawal limits.
- Price quotes are not executable prices; check orderbook depth before moving size.
- Some spreads reflect regulatory hurdles (e.g., you cannot withdraw KRW without KYC).
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice. Cryptocurrency arbitrage carries execution, custody, and jurisdictional risks. Always perform your own research.