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Arbitrage Trading in Crypto Markets (part 10)

veigo - 2024-08-12 20:38:15

I have been continuously discussing one topic for a long time, i.e. almost in the last 9 posts. I have actually tried to explain this trading concept to you through a series of discussions. Today is the 10th post in this series and this is the last post as I would like to conclude the discussion on this topic with today's post. In today's post, I will share one more real-life example with you and hope newbies can benefit from this trading idea.




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Triangular Arbitrage




Triangular arbitrage involves exploiting price differences between three different cryptocurrencies on a single exchange. The trader starts with 1 BTC on Binance.



  • Step 1: Convert BTC to Ethereum (ETH). Suppose 1 BTC = 20 ETH.

  • Step 2: Convert ETH to Litecoin (LTC). Suppose 1 ETH = 50 LTC, so 20 ETH = 1000 LTC.

  • Step 3: Convert LTC back to BTC. Suppose 1 LTC = 0.0011 BTC, so 1000 LTC = 1.1 BTC.


The trader ends up with 1.1 BTC, making a profit of 0.1 BTC. Here there are two challenges prices can change rapidly, and the opportunity might close before completing the trades Each conversion incurs fees, which must be considered when calculating net profit. Traders often diversify their funds across multiple cryptocurrencies and exchanges to spread risk. By not putting all their capital into a single arbitrage opportunity they can diversify. Successful arbitrage traders continuously monitor the market and adapt their strategies. For example, during periods of high volatility, they might focus more on stablecoin arbitrage, where price differences are smaller but more predictable.


Practical applications and real-world examples of crypto arbitrage trading illustrate the potential for profit as well as the inherent challenges. Thank you all for reading my posts consistently.




~ Regards,
VEIGO (Community Mod)






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