What is Arbitrage?
The simultaneous purchase and sale of the same asset in different markets to profit from tiny differences in the asset's listed price.
In-Depth Explanation
Practical Example
"Buying Bitcoin on one exchange and selling it instantly on another where the price is $5 higher."
Related Terminology
Spread
The spread is the difference between the bid (sell) price and the ask (buy) price. It is the immediate cost of executing a trade.
Bull Market
A market condition where prices are rising or expected to rise.
Bear Market
A market condition where prices are falling or expected to fall.
Long Position
Buying an asset with the expectation that its value will increase.
Tradeable Instruments Affected
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