What is arbitrage?
Cryptocurrency arbitrage is a strategy where you buy cryptocurrency on one platform (or in one currency) at a lower price and sell it at a higher price elsewhere or in another way. Profit is the difference between prices, minus commissions.
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Why does this work?
The cryptocurrency market is not always balanced. Prices may differ:
on different exchanges (Binance, Bybit, OKX)
between P2P sellers
between currency pairs (for example, BTC/USDT and BTC/UAH)
in different regions (for example, Ukrainian market and Indian market)
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Types of arbitrage on Binance
1. P2P-arbitrage
This is the simplest and most popular way for beginners.
How it works:
You buy USDT through Binance P2P for, say, 39.20 UAH
And immediately sell to another user for 39.80 UAH
Example:
Purchase 100 USDT = 3,920 UAH
Sale of 100 USDT = 3,980 UAH
Profit = 60 UAH from one transaction
What is needed:
Account with verification
Bank card (Monobank, PrivatBank, A-Bank)
Willingness to quickly react to price changes
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2. Inter-exchange arbitrage
This is when you buy cryptocurrency on one exchange (for example, Binance) and sell it on another (for example, WhiteBIT, Kuna, OKX).
Example:
Bought ETH on Binance for $3,500
Transferred to another exchange where ETH costs $3,550
Sold — profit $50 minus commission
Cons:
You need to have accounts on several exchanges
There is a risk of price change during the transfer (blockchain time)
Withdrawal/deposit fees
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3. Trilateral (triangular) arbitrage
A more complex option, where you earn on the difference in rates between cryptocurrencies within Binance.
Example:
1. You buy USDT → with it you buy BTC
2. Then BTC → buy ETH
3. And ETH → sell back for USDT
If there is a discrepancy in rates, you can earn 0.5–2% on turnover.
Pros:
No need to withdraw funds
Everything within Binance
Automated through a bot
Cons:
Complex calculations
Commissions and delays can ‘eat’ the profit
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How to start arbitrage for a beginner?
STEP 1: Create an account on Binance
Go through verification
Enable 2FA
Connect a bank card
STEP 2: Master P2P
Go to the ‘P2P’ section
Select USDT → 'Buy'
Choose a reliable seller with a high rating
After purchasing, try to sell USDT for a higher price
STEP 3: Monitor rates
Monitor the price differences between different sellers
Use the site p2p.binance.com or the mobile app
STEP 4: Account for profit
Keep a table: date, purchase price, selling price, profit
This will help avoid losses.
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Arbitrage risks
Risk How to avoid
❌ Transaction delays Only work with fast payment systems
❌ Low liquidity Choose popular coins (USDT, BTC)
❌ Exchange rate change Perform transactions as quickly as possible
❌ Scammers in P2P Check ratings and comments
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Is it possible to earn without investments?
Yes, you can become a P2P seller, that is, place your orders to sell USDT and buy, setting a favorable rate.
You need to have at least 100 USDT
Activity: quickly confirm payments
After several successful transactions — you will receive the status of ‘trusted seller’
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Conclusion
Arbitrage on Binance is a real way to earn for beginners that does not require large investments or deep knowledge in trading. The best start is P2P-arbitrage, where you can rotate cryptocurrency and earn on the difference in rates. Over time, you will be able to master more complex strategies, including inter-exchange arbitrage and trilateral trading.
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Tips from experienced arbitrageurs
💡 Install the Binance app on your phone and turn on notifications for price changes
📊 Learn to read the market: trends, volumes, activity
⚠️ Don’t invest large amounts at once — test strategies on small volumes
💬 Join
share in the community (Telegram channels, forums), where they share ‘arbitrage windows’
