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P2P Arbitrage: spreads, risks and a practical workflow
Learn how to compare public P2P offers, payment methods and net spreads before you trade.
What it means
P2P arbitrage is a comparison workflow, not a guaranteed profit trade. A displayed price is useful only when the payment method, merchant limits, completion history and withdrawal route are comparable.
How to read the data
Start with the same asset, currency and payment method. Compare the buy and sell quote, then subtract platform fees, payment costs, transfer time and a realistic buffer for price movement.
Risk checks
Do not release an order before the payment is visible in your own account. Test a small amount first, verify the counterparty and never move a conversation or payment outside the exchange escrow flow.
Continue with context
Choose a useful next step
Use the guide to build a workflow: read the next concept, verify current public data, then compare exchange conditions before acting.