> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://voltarb.gitbook.io/voltarb-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://voltarb.gitbook.io/voltarb-docs/english/strategies.md).

# Arbitrage strategies

VoltArb surfaces several **families** of cross-venue inefficiency. This chapter explains them in plain language.

> VoltArb provides market analysis tools. It does not guarantee profitability. Every strategy below can lose money through basis moves, fees, slippage, liquidations, or transfer delays.

## Spot–Spot

Buy the asset cheaper on venue A, sell (or already hold and sell) on venue B.

**Needs:** working deposit/withdraw, transfer time, network fees.\
**Tracker focus:** withdrawal fee + ETA + both books.

## Spot–Futures

Cash-and-carry style: spot on one side, perpetual/futures hedge on another (or same venue family).

**Needs:** margin, funding awareness, basis risk.\
**Tracker focus:** fees + funding + futures book depth.

## Futures–Futures

Long perp on one venue, short perp on another when marks/mids diverge.

**Needs:** margin on both, liquidation risk on both, funding on both.\
**Tracker focus:** dual books + funding drag.

## DEX perpetual / CEX–DEX

Routes involving DEX perps (e.g. Hyperliquid, Paradex, Lighter — as available) vs CEX or other DEX.

**Needs:** wallet/signing UX, different fee and latency profiles, sometimes bridging.\
**Fear note:** “DEX” does not mean free or safer — execution quality still matters.

## Cross-exchange opportunities (general)

Any route where legs live on different venues. The Scanner labels type; Tracker validates size.

## Funding-oriented setups

Separate from pure price-spread rows: harvest **funding rate** differentials with delta-neutral style hedges.

See [Funding arbitrage](/voltarb-docs/english/funding.md). Always validate depth — yield screenshots ignore liquidation.

## TradFi (tokenized stocks, oil, indices, metals)

Cross-venue gaps on **traditional underlyings** listed on crypto exchanges (tokenized equities, WTI/Brent, NAS100/SPX500, XAU, …).

This is a first-class asset class in VoltArb — separate filter chip and Telegram alert tab. Full chapter: [TradFi](/voltarb-docs/english/tradfi.md).

**Fear note:** you are usually trading a **crypto-venue synthetic / tokenized** product, not a cash broker fill on NYSE/CME.

## How VoltArb helps without promising alpha

| Need                  | Tool                               |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Find candidates       | Web Terminal + filters (lifetime!) |
| Stress-test size      | Opportunity Tracker                |
| Stay informed AFK     | Personal Telegram bot              |
| Mobile                | Mini App                           |
| Context on rich/cheap | Fair Price (Pro)                   |

## Risk checklist (print this mentally)

* [ ] Both books deep enough for my size?
* [ ] D/W open if I must transfer?
* [ ] Funding over my hold horizon?
* [ ] Liquidation distance acceptable?
* [ ] Am I trading latency noise (< few seconds lifetime)?

→ [Web Terminal](/voltarb-docs/english/web-terminal.md) · [Opportunity Tracker](/voltarb-docs/english/opportunity-tracker.md) · [Supported exchanges](/voltarb-docs/english/exchanges.md)


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