Quantitative Trading Anomalies

Arbitrage

Cryptocurrency markets, particularly those involving derivatives, present arbitrage opportunities stemming from temporary price discrepancies across exchanges or between spot and futures contracts. Efficient arbitrage in these environments requires low-latency infrastructure and sophisticated algorithms to exploit fleeting mispricings, often complicated by withdrawal limits and transaction fees. The presence of arbitrage activity contributes to market efficiency, though its profitability is continually challenged by increasing competition and improved market synchronization.