Crypto Arbitrage Scanner
Compare live prices across 6 major exchanges to find arbitrage opportunities. Data refreshes every 15 minutes.
Quick stats: Tracking 1 coins across 6 exchanges (Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, Bybit, OKX, KuCoin). Best opportunity: 1INCH with 0.087% spread. Last updated: 06:18 UTC.
| # | Coin | Buy On (Low) | Buy Price | Sell On (High) | Sell Price | Spread | 24h Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
1INCH
1INCH
|
Kraken | $65,601.10 | KuCoin | $65,658.30 | 0.087% | +1.10% |
What is Crypto Arbitrage?
Crypto arbitrage is the practice of buying a cryptocurrency on one exchange where the price is lower, and simultaneously selling it on another exchange where the price is higher. The price difference (or "spread") is your profit.
How It Works
- Find a spread: Use this scanner to identify coins with price differences across exchanges.
- Buy low: Purchase the coin on the exchange with the lowest listed price.
- Transfer or hedge: Move the coins to the higher-priced exchange, or hold equal positions on both exchanges.
- Sell high: Sell on the exchange with the higher price, pocketing the difference.
Important Considerations
- Trading fees: Most exchanges charge 0.1-0.5% per trade. Your spread needs to exceed the combined buy+sell fees.
- Withdrawal fees: Transferring coins between exchanges incurs network fees. For Bitcoin, this can be $2-10+. Factor this into your calculation.
- Transfer time: Moving coins between exchanges takes minutes to hours. Prices can change during the transfer window.
- Slippage: Large orders may not fill at the displayed price, especially on low-volume exchanges.
- KYC requirements: You'll need verified accounts on multiple exchanges to execute arbitrage trades.
Types of Arbitrage
- Spatial (Cross-Exchange) Arbitrage: Buying and selling the same coin on different exchanges. This is what our scanner tracks.
- Triangular Arbitrage: Trading through three different pairs on one exchange (e.g., BTC → ETH → USDT → BTC) to profit from pricing inconsistencies.
- Statistical Arbitrage: Using quantitative models to identify mispriced assets across correlated markets.
- DeFi Arbitrage: Exploiting price differences between DEXs and CEXs, or between different DEXs using flash loans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is crypto arbitrage still profitable in 2026?
Yes, but it's more competitive than in previous years. Spreads are typically small (0.1-0.5%) and require significant capital to generate meaningful profits. The most successful arbitrage traders use automated bots and have accounts on 10+ exchanges.
How much money do I need to start?
To realistically profit from manual arbitrage, you need at least $5,000-10,000. With smaller amounts, trading and withdrawal fees will consume any spread profits. Bots and automated strategies can work with less capital but require technical expertise.
What are the risks of crypto arbitrage?
The main risks are: (1) price movement during transfer time, (2) exchange withdrawal delays or freezes, (3) insufficient liquidity on the sell side, (4) regulatory issues with moving funds across borders, and (5) scam exchanges that may hold your funds.
How often does arbitrage data update?
Our exchange price data refreshes every 15 minutes. For real-time arbitrage, professional traders use WebSocket APIs directly from exchanges. Our scanner is designed for research and opportunity discovery.
Which exchanges are best for arbitrage?
Binance typically has the highest liquidity and tightest spreads. KuCoin and Bybit often show larger price deviations, especially for altcoins. Having accounts on 3-5 major exchanges gives you the most arbitrage opportunities.