Cryptocurrency Q&A Can arbitrage be illegal?

Can arbitrage be illegal?

Daniele Daniele Thu Dec 12 2024 | 6 answers 1322
I've heard about arbitrage in the financial markets, but I'm not sure if it's always legal. Can arbitrage sometimes be considered illegal, or is it always a legitimate practice? Can arbitrage be illegal?

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Bianca Bianca Sat Dec 14 2024
Arbitrage trades pose a degree of risk despite being legal.

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Stefano Stefano Sat Dec 14 2024
The essence of arbitrage lies in exploiting discrepancies between two highly similar financial instruments.

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RainbowlitDelight RainbowlitDelight Sat Dec 14 2024
These instruments are often traded across various financial markets or exchanges.

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Lucia Lucia Fri Dec 13 2024
Traders engage in arbitrage by purchasing an instrument on one market.

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Chiara Chiara Fri Dec 13 2024
Simultaneously, they sell the corresponding instrument on another market where the price is higher.

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