What is Bitcoin arbitrage?

Bitcoin arbitrage is the practice of buying Bitcoin on one exchange where the price is lower and simultaneously selling it on another exchange where the price is higher, capturing the price difference as profit. The profit must exceed all trading fees, withdrawal fees, and transfer costs to be worthwhile.

How do I calculate Bitcoin arbitrage profit?

Bitcoin arbitrage profit = (Price on Exchange B − Price on Exchange A) × BTC amount − trading fees on both exchanges. For example, buying 0.1 BTC at $84,900 on Exchange A and selling at $85,200 on Exchange B gives a gross profit of $30, minus fees on both sides. Use the calculator above to find the net profit for any price difference and fee combination.

What fees reduce Bitcoin arbitrage profit?

The main fees that reduce Bitcoin arbitrage profit are trading fees on both the buy and sell side (typically 0.1% to 0.5% per trade), withdrawal fees to transfer Bitcoin between exchanges (fixed fee per transaction), and network transaction fees. Most apparent arbitrage opportunities disappear once these fees are deducted.

How much price difference do you need for Bitcoin arbitrage?

The minimum price difference needed for profitable Bitcoin arbitrage depends on your combined fees. If Exchange A charges 0.1% and Exchange B charges 0.5%, your total fee load is approximately 0.6%. You need a price spread larger than 0.6% to profit. At $85,000 per BTC, that means you need at least a $510 price difference between exchanges to break even.

Arbitrage Calculator

Bitcoin Arbitrage Calculator

Compare Bitcoin prices across exchanges, factor in trading fees, and see your net arbitrage profit instantly.

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How Bitcoin Arbitrage Works

Bitcoin arbitrage exploits price differences for the same asset across different exchanges. If Bitcoin trades at $84,900 on Binance and $85,200 on Coinbase, a trader can buy on Binance and sell on Coinbase, capturing the $300 spread. In practice, trading fees, withdrawal fees, transfer time, and slippage reduce or eliminate the apparent profit — which is why this calculator shows net profit after fees, not just the raw spread.

Is Bitcoin Arbitrage Still Profitable in 2026?

Pure exchange-to-exchange Bitcoin arbitrage is increasingly difficult for retail traders in 2026. Algorithmic trading firms exploit most price discrepancies within milliseconds. However, opportunities still exist during high volatility periods, between less liquid exchanges, and for traders with pre-funded accounts on multiple platforms who can execute instantly without withdrawal delays. The arbitrage calculator above shows whether any price difference you observe is actually profitable after accounting for trading fees on both sides.

Kimchi Premium and Regional Bitcoin Arbitrage

What the Kimchi Premium means

The Kimchi Premium is the gap between Bitcoin's price on South Korean exchanges and global exchanges. It can appear when local demand is strong, capital controls restrict easy settlement, or fiat rails make cross-border movement slow. A visible premium does not automatically mean a tradable profit.

Why fees and settlement can erase the spread

Regional arbitrage usually faces more than exchange trading fees: withdrawal fees, bank transfer costs, FX conversion, price slippage, travel-rule checks, and account limits all matter. Use the calculator for the first fee pass, then manually subtract network costs and any fiat conversion spread before treating a premium as real.

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Disclaimer

This calculator is for educational purposes only. Arbitrage involves risks including price slippage, withdrawal delays, counterparty risk, and regulatory differences between exchanges. This is not financial advice.