Brent Markets Expert On Understanding Crypto Arbitrage: Techniques That Remain Effective in 2025

Introduction

Crypto arbitrage remains popular in 2025. Chris Fisher, an expert at Brent Markets, says the game has changed, thanks to automation, tighter spreads, and smarter tools in DeFi. It's no longer just about spotting a price gap. It's about moving fast and staying sharp.

What Is Crypto Arbitrage?

Crypto arbitrage is simple at its core. You buy a coin for less on one exchange and sell it for more on another. That price gap is your profit. It seems simple, but the issue is to accomplish it quickly while keeping expenses low. The goal is to avoid facing significant risks in order to generate modest but consistent earnings.

The Market in 2025

Big Volumes, Big Opportunities

Crypto trading is booming again. In the first half of 2025, the global cryptocurrency exchange volume reached $9.36 trillion. We haven't seen that high since 2021. Bitcoin alone averaged around $96 billion in daily trading volume, peaking at an impressive $112 billion on March 5. These large volumes increase the opportunities of traders to capture price variations and take action.

Tighter Spreads

Price gaps between exchanges used to be large. Now, most spreads sit between 0.1% and 2%. For instance, on Binance, trading pairs such as USDC/LPT or ARB frequently display small gaps, occasionally as small as 0.1%. This implies that traders must be quick and efficient in order to make their deals count.

Types of Crypto Arbitrage

Cross-Exchange Arbitrage

This is the classic method. You buy on one exchange where the price is lower and sell on another where it's higher. But the window is short. Prices update in seconds. You need bots or software to move fast.

Triangular Arbitrage

This method happens within one exchange. You trade between three currencies, like BTC to ETH to USDC and back to BTC. If the rates are just right, you make a profit. It's complex and requires fast execution, but some traders still find success here.

DeFi and Cross-Chain Arbitrage

This involves trading across different blockchains. It's popular in decentralized finance (DeFi). Between September 2023 and August 2024, over 260,000 cross-chain arbitrage trades were executed across major blockchains, generating nearly $9.5 million in profits from $466 million in trading volume. This shows how active and profitable DeFi arbitrage can be when done right.

How Automation Changed the Game

Manual trading? That's the past. Today, most arbitrage is done by bots. These bots monitor price differences, execute trades in seconds, and work across multiple platforms.

They use tools like:

• Live price feeds from APIs and websockets

• AI for risk control and trade decisions

• Micro-order splitting to increase speed and reduce risk

Bots help traders act faster than humans ever could. In crypto, milliseconds matter.

Top Arbitrage Tools in 2025

Several platforms offer tools and bots to help traders run arbitrage strategies:

• Binance arbitrage bot - built-in options for cross-pair trades
• Bitsgap, Cryptohopper, 3Commas, and WunderTrading - these platforms allow traders to automate tactics without coding
• Custom bots - used by experienced traders who want full control over trade execution and risk settings

All these tools aim to give traders a speed and efficiency boost in a market where timing is everything.

Can You Still Make a Profit?

Small Margins, High Volume

Most trades earn a small return. That's because spreads are tighter than before. To make real profits, traders either need to run many trades or use large capital. For example, a 1% return on $100,000 is $1,000--but only if fees don't eat it up.

Watch the Fees

Trading fees, withdrawal costs, and network fees all reduce profits. A trade may look profitable on paper, but once you factor in these costs, it might not be worth it.

Speed and Risk

Fast trades are crucial. If there's a delay, you could lose money. This happens when one side of the trade gets filled, but the other doesn't. That risk increases in triangular arbitrage and DeFi trades.

Regulation Is Catching Up

Governments and authorities are constantly monitoring cryptocurrency. Exchanges are being forced to share transaction data by new regulations such as the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This may have an effect on traders' usage of arbitrage, particularly internationally.

It also means more compliance. Traders must follow KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) rules on most platforms. The days of anonymous crypto trading are fading.

Looking Ahead

Crypto arbitrage is still a smart strategy; but only for those who keep up. Chris Fisher from Brent Markets says that success in 2025 depends on speed, automation, and smart risk control. The market is faster, and the spreads are thinner, but there's still money to be made.

To stay ahead, traders must:

• Use fast, reliable tools
• Keep costs down
• Continue to abide by the new rules
• Track DeFi and cross-chain possibilities

Final Thoughts

Crypto arbitrage isn't dead; it's just evolved. It's no longer a game for beginners. Traders require the proper equipment, setup, and mindset. Even in the more competitive market of 2025, crypto arbitrage may still yield consistent returns with speed, smart systems, and proper planning.

Disclaimer: This article is purely informational and doesn't offer trading or financial advice. Its content is not intended to be investment advice. We do not guarantee the validity of the information, especially when it pertains to third-party references or hyperlinks.

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