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CEX-DEX Arbitrage

Sophisticated arbitrage strategy exploiting price differences between centralized exchanges and decentralized protocols with automated execution and risk management.

Avg. Spread 2-8%
Execution Time 15-30s
Success Rate 89%

Strategy Overview

CEX-DEX arbitrage exploits price inefficiencies between centralized exchanges and decentralized protocols. By simultaneously monitoring multiple venues, our system identifies and capitalizes on temporary price discrepancies with minimal risk.

Multi-Exchange Monitoring

Real-time price tracking across 15+ major CEXs and all major DEXs

Lightning Execution

Sub-30 second execution from detection to completion

Risk Minimization

Advanced hedging and inventory management to reduce exposure

Market Structure Advantages

Liquidity Fragmentation

Different venues maintain different prices due to varying liquidity, user bases, and market dynamics, creating consistent arbitrage opportunities.

Latency Differences

Varying update frequencies and execution speeds between exchanges create temporal price gaps perfect for arbitrage.

Market Making Inefficiencies

Different market making strategies and inventory management approaches result in temporary pricing anomalies.

Price Discrepancy Detection

Advanced algorithms continuously monitor price feeds from all major exchanges, identifying profitable arbitrage opportunities with precise spread calculations.

Price Feed Integration

Centralized Exchanges

  • Binance: Spot, futures, and margin prices
  • Coinbase Pro: Advanced trading pair data
  • Kraken: Multi-currency pricing
  • Huobi: Global market coverage
  • FTX (Historical): Legacy data analysis

Decentralized Protocols

  • Uniswap V3: Concentrated liquidity pricing
  • SushiSwap: Multi-chain DEX data
  • Curve Finance: Stable coin arbitrage
  • Balancer: Weighted pool pricing
  • 1inch: Aggregated DEX prices

Spread Calculation

Arbitrage Detection Algorithm
// CEX-DEX Arbitrage Detection System
class CEXDEXArbitrage {
    constructor(config) {
        this.config = config;
        this.priceFeeds = new Map();
        this.minSpreadThreshold = config.minSpread || 0.02; // 2% minimum
        this.maxExecutionTime = config.maxExecutionTime || 30; // 30 seconds
    }
    
    async scanArbitrageOpportunities() {
        const opportunities = [];
        const symbols = await this.getTrackedSymbols();
        
        for (const symbol of symbols) {
            // Get prices from all exchanges
            const prices = await this.getAllPrices(symbol);
            
            if (prices.length < 2) continue;
            
            // Find best buy and sell opportunities
            const sortedPrices = prices.sort((a, b) => a.price - b.price);
            const bestBuy = sortedPrices[0];
            const bestSell = sortedPrices[sortedPrices.length - 1];
            
            // Calculate spread
            const spread = (bestSell.price - bestBuy.price) / bestBuy.price;
            
            // Check if spread meets minimum threshold
            if (spread < this.minSpreadThreshold) continue;
            
            // Calculate costs and potential profit
            const tradingFees = this.calculateTradingFees(bestBuy.exchange, bestSell.exchange);
            const gasCosts = this.estimateGasCosts(symbol);
            const expectedVolume = this.calculateOptimalVolume(spread, tradingFees);
            
            const grossProfit = (bestSell.price - bestBuy.price) * expectedVolume;
            const totalCosts = tradingFees + gasCosts;
            const netProfit = grossProfit - totalCosts;
            
            // Calculate profit margin
            const profitMargin = netProfit / (bestBuy.price * expectedVolume);
            
            if (profitMargin > 0.01) { // 1% minimum profit margin
                opportunities.push({
                    symbol,
                    buyExchange: bestBuy.exchange,
                    sellExchange: bestSell.exchange,
                    buyPrice: bestBuy.price,
                    sellPrice: bestSell.price,
                    spread,
                    expectedVolume,
                    grossProfit,
                    totalCosts,
                    netProfit,
                    profitMargin,
                    executionTime: this.estimateExecutionTime(bestBuy.exchange, bestSell.exchange)
                });
            }
        }
        
        return opportunities.sort((a, b) => b.profitMargin - a.profitMargin);
    }
    
    async executeArbitrage(opportunity) {
        const execution = {
            symbol: opportunity.symbol,
            startTime: Date.now(),
            status: 'pending'
        };
        
        try {
            // 1. Validate inventory
            const inventory = await this.getInventory(opportunity.symbol);
            const requiredAmount = opportunity.expectedVolume;
            
            if (inventory.cex < requiredAmount && opportunity.buyExchange.type === 'cex') {
                // Need to transfer from DEX to CEX
                await this.transferToCEX(opportunity.symbol, requiredAmount);
                await this.waitForConfirmation();
            }
            
            // 2. Execute buy order on lower price exchange
            const buyResult = await this.executeOrder({
                exchange: opportunity.buyExchange,
                side: 'buy',
                symbol: opportunity.symbol,
                amount: requiredAmount,
                price: opportunity.buyPrice
            });
            
            if (!buyResult.success) {
                throw new Error(`Buy order failed: ${buyResult.error}`);
            }
            
            // 3. Execute sell order on higher price exchange
            const sellResult = await this.executeOrder({
                exchange: opportunity.sellExchange,
                side: 'sell',
                symbol: opportunity.symbol,
                amount: requiredAmount,
                price: opportunity.sellPrice
            });
            
            if (!sellResult.success) {
                // Rollback buy order if sell fails
                await this.cancelOrder(buyResult.orderId);
                throw new Error(`Sell order failed: ${sellResult.error}`);
            }
            
            execution.status = 'completed';
            execution.netProfit = opportunity.netProfit;
            execution.executionTime = Date.now() - execution.startTime;
            
            return execution;
            
        } catch (error) {
            execution.status = 'failed';
            execution.error = error.message;
            return execution;
        }
    }
    
    calculateTradingFees(buyExchange, sellExchange) {
        const fees = {
            cex: {
                maker: 0.001,    // 0.1% maker fee
                taker: 0.0015    // 0.15% taker fee
            },
            dex: {
                swap: 0.003      // 0.3% DEX swap fee
            }
        };
        
        const buyFee = buyExchange.type === 'cex' ? 
            fees.cex.taker : fees.dex.swap;
        const sellFee = sellExchange.type === 'cex' ? 
            fees.cex.taker : fees.dex.swap;
        
        const tradeValue = (buyExchange.price + sellExchange.price) / 2;
        return (buyFee + sellFee) * tradeValue;
    }
}

Opportunity Analysis

Spread Distribution

2-5%: 85%
5-10%: 10%
10%+: 5%

Execution Time Analysis

Price Detection 2-5s
Order Execution 8-15s
Transfer Time 5-10s

Exchange Integration

Comprehensive integration with major centralized exchanges and leading decentralized protocols enables seamless arbitrage execution.

Centralized Exchange APIs

Binance

Spot Trading Futures Margin

Rate Limit: 1200 req/min
WebSocket: Real-time price feeds
Fee Structure: 0.1% maker, 0.1% taker

Coinbase Pro

Advanced Trading API v2 Real-time

Rate Limit: 15 req/sec
WebSocket: Order book streaming
Fee Structure: 0.5% maker, 0.5% taker

Kraken

Multi-currency Professional High Liquidity

Rate Limit: 1 req/sec (public)
WebSocket: Trade and order updates
Fee Structure: 0.16% maker, 0.26% taker

DEX Protocol Integration

Uniswap V3

Concentrated Liquidity ETH Mainnet High TVL

Swap Fee: 0.3% (0.05%, 0.3%, 1.0% tiers)
Gas Cost: ~150k gas per swap
Price Impact: <0.1% for large trades

SushiSwap

Multi-chain Route Processer BentoBox

Swap Fee: 0.3%
Gas Cost: ~200k gas per swap
Cross-chain: Polygon, BSC, Arbitrum

Curve Finance

Stable Swaps Low Slippage High Efficiency

Swap Fee: 0.04% - 0.4%
Gas Cost: ~300k gas
Optimal for: Large stablecoin trades

API Rate Limiting & Optimization

Request Batching

Combine multiple price requests into single calls to minimize API usage

// Batch request for multiple symbols
GET /api/v3/ticker/price?symbols=[BTCUSDT,ETHUSDT,LINKUSDT]

WebSocket Subscriptions

Real-time price updates via WebSocket to avoid polling limits

// Subscribe to price updates
ws.subscribe('ticker', { symbol: 'BTCUSDT' })

Arbitrage Types

Different arbitrage strategies optimized for various market conditions, spread sizes, and execution requirements.

Instant Arbitrage

Rapid execution for large spreads with pre-positioned inventory

Avg. Spread 3-8%
Execution Time 5-10s
Success Rate 95%
  • Pre-funded accounts on multiple exchanges
  • Real-time inventory synchronization
  • Immediate execution upon detection
  • Minimal transfer requirements

Triangular Arbitrage

Three-way trades across multiple currency pairs

Avg. Spread 1-3%
Execution Time 15-25s
Success Rate 87%
  • BTC/ETH/USDT triangular paths
  • Multiple route optimization
  • Slippage-aware execution
  • Fee-inclusive calculations

Stat-Arb (Statistical Arbitrage)

Mean reversion strategies with price correlation analysis

Avg. Spread 0.5-2%
Execution Time 30-60s
Success Rate 78%
  • Cointegrated pair identification
  • Z-score based entry/exit signals
  • Mean reversion modeling
  • Risk-adjusted position sizing

Strategy Selection Matrix

Market Condition Spread Size Volatility Recommended Strategy Risk Level
High Volatility > 5% High Instant Arbitrage Medium
Normal Market 2-5% Medium Triangular Arbitrage Low
Stable Market < 2% Low Stat-Arb Low
News Events Variable Extreme Selective Instant High

Execution Flow

Streamlined execution process from opportunity detection to trade completion, with built-in risk management and failure handling.

1

Opportunity Detection

Real-time price monitoring across all exchanges identifies profitable spreads

  • Multi-exchange price aggregation
  • Spread calculation and validation
  • Minimum threshold filtering
2

Risk Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of execution risks and profitability

  • Liquidity depth analysis
  • Gas cost estimation
  • Fee calculation
3

Inventory Check

Verify available funds and assets across all connected exchanges

  • CEX balance verification
  • DEX wallet checking
  • Transfer planning if needed
4

Trade Execution

Simultaneous buy and sell orders with optimal timing

  • Buy order on lower price exchange
  • Sell order on higher price exchange
  • Slippage protection
5

Confirmation & Reporting

Trade confirmation, profit calculation, and performance tracking

  • Order confirmation monitoring
  • Profit/loss calculation
  • Performance metrics update

Error Handling & Rollback

Failed Sell Order

If sell order fails after successful buy order execution

  1. Immediately attempt to sell on alternative exchange
  2. If unsuccessful, hold position and monitor for reversion
  3. Use DEX as fallback for immediate liquidation
  4. Update inventory and risk metrics

Execution Timeout

If trade execution exceeds maximum time limit

  1. Cancel pending orders immediately
  2. Calculate opportunity cost and spread decay
  3. Update opportunity tracking for analysis
  4. Adjust future execution parameters if needed

Risk Management

Comprehensive risk management protocols protect against market volatility, exchange failures, and execution risks while maintaining profitability.

Exchange Risk

  • API Failures: Redundant data sources and failover systems
  • Downtime Protection: Multi-exchange position distribution
  • Withdrawal Limits: Pre-approved withdrawal amounts
  • Rate Limiting: Intelligent request distribution

Market Risk

  • Spread Decay: Maximum execution time limits
  • Slippage Protection: Maximum slippage thresholds
  • Volatility Halt: Automatic trading suspension during extreme volatility
  • Position Limits: Maximum position size per opportunity

Execution Risk

  • Partial Fills: Order splitting and routing optimization
  • Network Congestion: Gas price optimization and L2 support
  • Transfer Delays: Pre-funded accounts and instant settlement
  • Reconciliation: Automated trade matching and error detection

Capital Risk

  • Inventory Management: Optimal balance across exchanges
  • Concentration Limits: Maximum allocation per exchange (25%)
  • Drawdown Protection: Daily loss limits and circuit breakers
  • Liquidity Requirements: Minimum liquidity for all positions

Risk Monitoring Dashboard

Portfolio Concentration

Binance: 25%
Coinbase: 20%
Uniswap: 18%
Others: 37%

Daily Risk Limits

Max Loss $2,500 / $10,000
Max Positions 8 / 20
Max Concentration 22% / 25%

Performance Metrics

Comprehensive performance analysis demonstrates consistent profitability across various market conditions and arbitrage types.

Average Spread Captured
4.2%
+0.8% vs. last month
Success Rate
89.3%
+2.1% vs. last month
Avg. Execution Time
18.7s
-2.3s improvement
Monthly Volume
$12.4M
+18.7% vs. last month

Performance by Exchange Pair

Exchange Pair Avg. Spread Success Rate Volume Profit
Binance ↔ Uniswap 3.8% 92.1% $4.2M $156K
Coinbase ↔ SushiSwap 4.1% 88.7% $3.1M $127K
Kraken ↔ Curve 5.2% 85.4% $2.8M $146K
Multi-Exchange Triangular 2.1% 87.9% $2.3M $48K

Market Condition Analysis

High Volatility Periods

Opportunities +156%
Avg. Spread 6.8%
Success Rate 84%

Increased opportunity frequency with higher spreads but lower success rates

Normal Market Conditions

Opportunities Baseline
Avg. Spread 4.2%
Success Rate 89%

Optimal conditions for consistent profitable arbitrage execution

Low Volatility Periods

Opportunities -43%
Avg. Spread 2.1%
Success Rate 92%

Fewer but higher quality opportunities with excellent success rates

Integration Guide

Complete API integration for implementing CEX-DEX arbitrage strategies with comprehensive exchange support and real-time execution capabilities.

API Integration

CEX-DEX Arbitrage API
// Initialize CEX-DEX Arbitrage Strategy
const arbitrageStrategy = new PoIPoECEXDEX({
    apiKey: 'your-api-key',
    network: 'ethereum',
    exchanges: ['binance', 'coinbase', 'uniswap', 'sushiswap'],
    minSpread: 0.02,         // 2% minimum spread
    maxExecutionTime: 30,    // 30 seconds max execution
    riskProfile: 'moderate'
});

// Configure strategy parameters
arbitrageStrategy.configure({
    positionSize: 10000,     // $10,000 per opportunity
    maxDailyLoss: 5000,      // $5,000 daily loss limit
    exchangeConcentration: 0.25, // Max 25% per exchange
    stopLoss: 0.05,          // 5% maximum loss per trade
    slippageTolerance: 0.01  // 1% maximum slippage
});

// Start arbitrage monitoring
arbitrageStrategy.startArbitrage({
    onOpportunity: (opportunity) => {
        console.log('New arbitrage opportunity:', opportunity);
    },
    onExecution: (result) => {
        console.log('Arbitrage executed:', result);
    },
    onError: (error) => {
        console.log('Arbitrage error:', error);
    },
    onRiskAlert: (alert) => {
        console.log('Risk alert:', alert);
    }
});

// Get current opportunities
const opportunities = await arbitrageStrategy.getOpportunities();
console.log('Active opportunities:', opportunities);

// Get portfolio status
const portfolio = await arbitrageStrategy.getPortfolio();
console.log('Portfolio status:', portfolio);

Configuration Parameters

Parameter Type Default Description
minSpread Number 0.02 Minimum spread percentage for opportunity (2%)
maxExecutionTime Number 30 Maximum execution time in seconds
positionSize Number 10000 Position size in USD per opportunity
maxDailyLoss Number 5000 Daily loss limit in USD
slippageTolerance Number 0.01 Maximum allowed slippage (1%)

Authentication & Security

API Key Management

  • Encrypted API key storage
  • IP whitelisting support
  • Automatic key rotation
  • Permission-based access control

Trade Security

  • Pre-trade balance validation
  • Withdrawal limit enforcement
  • Real-time order monitoring
  • Automated emergency stops

Start CEX-DEX Arbitrage

Begin profitable arbitrage trading across centralized and decentralized exchanges