CEX DEX Divergence

Arbitrage

CEX DEX Divergence represents a quantifiable disparity in the pricing of a cryptocurrency asset between centralized exchanges (CEXs) and decentralized exchanges (DEXs), creating a transient opportunity for risk-free profit. This divergence often stems from differing order book depths, liquidity constraints, or varying transaction costs inherent to each exchange type, and is frequently exploited by automated trading bots. The magnitude of the divergence is influenced by factors such as network congestion, slippage on DEXs, and the speed of information dissemination across markets.