Understanding crypto-arbitrage spreads and fees

The Defiant reports that a matched one-ETH example illustrates how fees can reduce the apparent profit from a crypto-arbitrage spread. It highlights t...

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The Defiant reports that a matched one-ETH example illustrates how fees can reduce the apparent profit from a crypto-arbitrage spread. It highlights that prefunding moves do not eliminate risk but instead transfer it to the rebalancing phase. This analysis emphasizes the complexities involved in realizing net profits from arbitrage in the crypto market.

AI-assisted source briefing. Based on the The Defiant RSS report; not independently verified.

Source published: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:23:15 GMT

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