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Arbitrageur Meaning

An arbitrageur is a trader who seeks to profit from price inefficiencies across markets. Their role involves identifying discrepancies, executing trades rapidly, and managing capital to capture small but repeatable spreads. Arbitrageurs operate under the principle of risk-neutral profit, pursuing opportunities that theoretically require little exposure to directional market movement.

In crypto markets, an arbitrageur might buy a token at a lower price on Exchange A and simultaneously sell it at a higher price on Exchange B. They may also exploit statistical or triangular discrepancies within the same exchange. Success depends on:

While arbitrage reduces mispricing and improves liquidity across venues, it requires technical sophistication, reliable connectivity, and precise timing.

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