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2. Pairs Trading Strategy (Statistical Arbitrage)
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š ļø Choosing Whatās Right for You
Strategy TypeBest ForRisk ProfileTools NeededTrading PairsActive crypto/forex tradersMarket/multiplier riskExchange access, chart toolsPairs Trading (Stats)Quantitative, market-neutral investorsSpread risk, correlation breakdownBacktesting, statistics tools
šÆ Next Steps
Crypto/Forex Traders
ā Start with high-liquidity pairs (BTC/USDT, EUR/USD). Monitor spreads, slippage, and exchange fees.
Quantitative Traders
ā Build a screening system:
Find highly correlated asset pairs.
Set statistical thresholds (e.g., zāscore ±2).
Simulate on historical data, then paper trade.
ā Conclusion
Trading pairs are core building blocks in marketsāunderstanding base vs. quote, liquidity, and market structure is essential.
Pairs trading is a structured, hedged strategy aiming to profit from relative asset movements, not market direction.
The video above provides a practical walkthrough of how pairs trading works. Let me know if you'd like help finding specific correlated assets, tools for screening, or example currency/crypto pairs to trade!