Crypto arbitrage & self-custody, explained.

In-depth guides on finding price spreads across decentralised and centralised exchanges, and keeping decentralised storage of your funds in your own control. Start with the basics or jump to an advanced topic.

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What is crypto arbitrage?

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A plain-English guide to crypto arbitrage: what it is, why the same token trades at different prices across exchanges and networks, and how spreads are measured in basis points.

Arbitrage

Cross-Network vs Cross-Exchange Arbitrage

The two main kinds of crypto arbitrage compared: price gaps for the same asset across blockchain networks (DEX) versus across centralised exchanges (CEX), and how to act on each.

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Stablecoin Arbitrage: USDC & USDT Spreads

How stablecoins like USDC and USDT drift from $1 and from each other across networks and exchanges, why these spreads appear, and how to scan for low-volatility stablecoin arbitrage.

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Guides

How to Set Up Crypto Arbitrage With WAGMI

Step-by-step: scan cross-network and cross-exchange spreads with WAGMI's spread scanner, set a minimum spread and amount, configure email alerts, and execute swaps in self-custody.

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DEX vs CEX: Why Crypto Prices Differ

Decentralised exchanges versus centralised exchanges: how each prices assets, why liquidity, fees and settlement create gaps, and what that means for arbitrage and self-custody.

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Self-custody

Self-Custody Explained: Your Keys, Your Coins

What self-custody means, how non-custodial wallets and vaults work, the difference between custodial and non-custodial storage, and why decentralised storage of funds matters for traders.

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