What is crypto arbitrage?

Crypto arbitrage is a trading strategy that exploits price differences for the same cryptocurrency across different exchanges. By buying on the cheaper exchange and selling on the more expensive one, traders can capture the spread as profit with minimal market risk.

How does futures funding rate arbitrage work?

Funding rate arbitrage captures periodic payments between long and short traders on perpetual futures markets. By taking opposite positions across exchanges with different funding rates, traders earn the differential every 8 hours while maintaining a market-neutral, delta-neutral position.

What is cash and carry arbitrage in crypto?

Cash and carry arbitrage involves buying an asset on the spot market while simultaneously shorting the same asset on perpetual futures. The spread between spot and futures prices, plus ongoing funding payments, creates a market-neutral position with predictable, low-risk returns.

How much capital do I need for crypto arbitrage?

You can start spot arbitrage with as little as $100, though $500-1000 is recommended to cover blockchain withdrawal fees effectively. For futures arbitrage, $200-500 can be sufficient due to leverage, but $5,000+ allows for better diversification across multiple opportunities.

Which exchanges are best for crypto arbitrage?

Top exchanges for arbitrage include Binance, Bybit, OKX, MEXC, Gate.io, KuCoin, Bitget, and HTX. Binance and Bybit offer the most liquidity, while smaller exchanges like MEXC and Gate.io often show larger spreads. Having accounts on multiple exchanges increases the number of actionable opportunities.

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How to Check Crypto Deposit and Withdrawal Status

Before you move funds for an arbitrage trade, confirm that the exact token and network are open on both sides. CryptoArbitrage.io shows live deposit and withdrawal status in the Spot Scanner so you can filter out routes that cannot be completed.

Quick actions

Open Spot Scanner Open Exchange Monitor

Focus

Route validation

Tool

Spot Scanner

Goal

No stuck funds

In this guide

5 topics

1Read open and closed status correctly
2Match token and network on both venues
3Check fees, limits, confirmations, and memo tags
4Use scanner status as a first filter
5Verify again inside each exchange

1) An open route has two sides

A transfer is possible only when the source exchange allows withdrawals and the destination exchange accepts deposits for the same asset on the same network.

•Source: withdrawal status must be open
•Destination: deposit status must be open
•Token symbol alone is not enough; the network must match exactly

2) Use the Spot Scanner to screen routes

The Spot Scanner surfaces deposit and withdrawal availability alongside live opportunities. Green status is a useful first signal; red or unavailable status means the route should be excluded until it is verified as open.

•Filter opportunities before opening exchange tabs
•Do not send funds if either status is red, closed, or unknown
•Status can change quickly, so check it again immediately before sending

3) Match the full deposit instructions

The same asset can exist on several networks. Sending an asset through a network the destination does not support can delay or permanently complicate recovery.

•Match the exact network name, not only the asset ticker
•Check whether a memo, tag, or payment ID is required
•Confirm the destination address is for the selected network

4) Check the conditions behind the status

Open does not always mean suitable for your trade. Confirmation counts, minimum deposits, daily limits, and fees determine whether the route remains profitable and fast enough.

•Verify withdrawal fee and any minimum withdrawal amount
•Verify deposit minimum and required confirmations
•Check account-level KYC limits and asset-specific caps

5) Use a final 30-second check

Operational status can change during a volatile market. Confirm the live settings inside both exchanges before authorizing a transfer.

•Open the source withdrawal screen and confirm the network is selectable
•Open the destination deposit screen and confirm the same network is selectable
•Save the transaction hash and use a block explorer to track it after sending

Open-network checklist

•Source withdrawal is open
•Destination deposit is open
•Asset and network match exactly
•Memo or tag is included when required
•Fees and minimums still allow a positive net edge
•Confirmations and limits fit the trade timeline

Live route validation

Validate live deposit and withdrawal routes in the Spot Scanner

The Spot Scanner brings the checks you need into the opportunity table: buy and sell exchanges, spread, withdrawal network, deposit network, volume, price movement, and route lifetime. Use the Deposit status and Withdraw status filters to focus on routes that are currently available.

•Green available labels show a currently usable withdrawal or deposit side
•Red suspended labels mean the route is not ready for a transfer
•Open the exchange screens for a final confirmation before sending funds

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CryptoArbitrage.io Spot Scanner showing deposit and withdrawal status filters and available or suspended transfer routes

Frequently asked questions

Does green status guarantee a deposit will arrive immediately?

No. It indicates the route is currently available, but exchange processing, confirmation requirements, and network congestion can still affect timing.

What should I do when one side is closed?

Do not send the asset. Choose a different supported network, use a pre-funded route, hedge the exposure, or skip the trade.

Why do I need to check inside the exchange after using the scanner?

Statuses can change between refreshes and each account may have individual limits. The exchange withdrawal and deposit screens are the final confirmation before you send funds.

Check live route availability

Open the Spot Scanner to find opportunities and see the deposit and withdrawal status before you start execution.

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