Despite the disadvantages of pure arbitrage,
Does arbitrage exist in the real world?
Successful arbitrage relies on the fact that different markets value products at different rates. ... It's popular in the stock and commodities market, and is the driving force behind a number of industries from antiques to cryptocurrency.
Is arbitrage still possible crypto?
Cryptocurrency arbitrage can certainly be profitable. As long as price differences exist (which they certainly do), there will be a way to make money. ... As we've seen already, it's not just the price differentials between exchanges that matter — there are also the transaction fees.