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Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are traded on hundreds of various exchanges globally, and the price of a cryptocurrency on one exchange may differ from that on another exchange. Cryptocurrency arbitrage is a method in which traders purchase a cryptocurrency on one exchange and quickly sell that cryptocurrency for a higher price on another exchange.  This is where the old Wall Street tactic of ‘arbitrage’ comes into play. ‘Capturing the arb’ refers to profiting from the fact that an asset is selling for a low price in one exchange but a greater price in another. Traders use crypto arbitrage to take advantage of cryptocurrency’s lower price on one exchange by buying and selling it instantly for a higher price on another exchange.  Why are the Prices of Cryptocurrencies on Crypto Exchanges so Different? Centralized Exchanges The first thing to understand is that cryptocurrency pricing on centralized exchanges is determined by the order book’s most recent bid-ask matched order. So, the most recent price at which a trader buys or sells a digital asset on an exchange is termed the exchange’s real-time price. For example, if the most recently matched market order on an exchange is to buy bitcoin for $40,000, this price becomes the platform’s newest bitcoin price. The next matching order will determine the cryptocurrency price after that. Therefore, price discovery on exchanges is a constant process of deciding a cryptocurrency market price based on its most recent selling price. Decentralized Exchanges On the other hand, decentralized crypto exchanges utilize a different approach to price crypto assets. This is referred to as an ‘Automatic Market Maker’ approach since it relies on crypto arbitrage traders to keep prices consistent across exchanges. Decentral exchanges use liquidity pools rather than using an order book system to match buyers and sellers to trade cryptocurrencies at a specific price and volume. A separate pool must be set up for each cryptocurrency trading pair. What Are Different Types of Cryptocurrency Arbitrages? The most popular cryptocurrency arbitrage techniques used by crypto traders are discussed below: Deterministic Arbitrage This is the most common arbitrage technique. It entails traders purchasing and selling a digital asset on two exchanges at the same time to profit from market inefficiencies. The trader finds arbitrage opportunities on two different exchanges, buys the asset on the lower-priced platform, then sells the asset at a higher price on the higher-priced platform. Triangular Arbitrage It is also possible to profit from the uncorrelated pricing of three cryptocurrency pairs on an exchange, particularly if one of the cryptocurrencies is underpriced on the platform at the time. A trader may, for example, exchange BTC for ETH, convert ETH to SOL, and then trade SOL back to BTC. To summarise, this procedure entails shifting funds between BTC/ETH, ETH/SOL, and SOL/BTC combinations to accumulate more BTC. Decentralized Arbitration Traders use this approach to perform arbitrage trades on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) like Uniswap, Balancer, and Curve. Arbitrageurs can buy and sell pooled digital assets undervalued or overvalued on these various DEX platforms. These activities inevitably lead to price uniformity across Dexes like centralized crypto exchanges.   Statistical Arbitrage   This entails leveraging quantitative data models and algorithms to profit from large-scale arbitrage possibilities. Because the process is automated, an arbitrageur can make hundreds of deals in a matter of minutes, significantly increasing his or her profit potential.    Risks involved in Cryptocurrency Arbitrage  Losses   To be successful in crypto arbitrage, traders must execute trades fast so that they can profit from cryptocurrency price disparities across exchanges while they are still profitable.   A trader must be careful not to boost the buying price and decrease the selling price of a token by their own trades, especially in the thinly traded types of crypto that provide the widest spreads. Volume All crypto exchanges work similarly, and the pricing of crypto depends on the exchange’s most recent trade. It is important to remember that all trades are not made equal. Some trades happen with massive amounts of money, while others don’t trade with larger amounts. The trading volume on each influences the liquidity and accessible prices on a given exchange. Low volume could indicate that the exchange cannot execute a large enough trade to generate an investor’s profit. Low volume could also indicate that the trade is doable but will take too long to execute. Costs of Transactions Simultaneously, traders must watch the transaction fees associated with buying cryptocurrencies on different trading platforms. These fees will continue to fluctuate as the cryptocurrency markets develop, changing from exchange to exchange. Hacks & Fraud The cryptocurrency industry is mainly unregulated. There are also more chances of hacking, fraud, and monetary collapse. As a result, storing cryptocurrency safely is a hot topic among investors.

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The Margit boss battle in Elden Ring is your first major test. The staff-wielding guardian of Stormveil Castle might not be a demigod, but he poses a substantial threat--much more so than during the closed network test, when FromSoftware blessed the Tarnished with high health and abilities. It’s a challenging fight, but patience and some careful preparation go a long way in making it more manageable.

What to know before fighting Margit The Fell Omen

Elden Ring leads you to Margit almost as soon as you step foot in The Lands Between, but you’re not meant to fight him right away. You’ll want to level up your primary stats--the ones corresponding with your weapon or magic of choice--and work on enhancing your weapon several times. Ideally, your dominant weapon should be +3 or higher before challenging Margit, so plan on plundering some Smithing Stones from the Limgrave Tunnels and visiting the blacksmith.

Spirit Summons, while not essential, are a helpful tool if only to keep Margit distracted while you close in for an attack. Jellyfish, which you obtain by speaking to Roderika at Stormhill Shack several times, and Wolf Pack, the default summon, are the best choices for this fight. Make sure to summon Sorcerer Rogier outside the fog barrier as well. He doesn’t do much, but he occupies Margit’s attention.

Make sure to grab the Flask of Wondrous Physik from the Third Church of Marika (north of the Waypoint Ruins) as well. This special flask lets you mix items to create draughts that boost certain parameters, such as increasing the damage of your strong attacks or giving you more endurance. Just make sure to take a swig before stepping through the fog barrier to begin the fight

You may also want to take a detour to Murkwater Cave and fight Patches. If you spare him, he’ll sell you Margit’s Shackle for 5,000 Runes. It’s a unique item that lets you freeze Margit in place for a few seconds, with a couple of caveats. It only functions during the first half of the battle--before he starts using the hammer--and you can only use it twice. Still, it’s handy for opening a window of opportunity to attack that you wouldn’t get otherwise.

Finally, know that you don’t have to fight Margit. Elden Ring lets you skip Stormveil Castle entirely, including the fight against Margit, and move on to Liurnia of the Lakes. If you get frustrated or just want to move ahead, there’s no harm in taking the secret route. You can always come back later to try again.

How to beat Margit in Elden Ring

As with any Souls or Bloodborne boss, you’ll need to learn Margit’s attack patterns and understand both when to move and when it’s safe to attack. That likely means dying a few times as you memorize them, but here’s a brief overview of what to expect as well.

The Margit fight has two phases. These are his attacks in the first phase:

• A three-hit combo with his staff. You can block these, though the third strike usually breaks your Poise and leaves you momentarily stunned. It’s much better to dodge or parry, if you trust your timing
• A strong strike with his staff. Margit raises his arm for roughly two seconds and brings the staff down hard. It’s easy to avoid, but takes practice to parry
• A combo where Margit’s staff strikes segue into a strike from his holy blade
• A leaping attack where Margit jumps into the air and slams his staff down
• If you’re out of Margit’s range, he’ll throw two glowing blades at you that deal Holy damage

Your opportunities for attack are brief, and they stay that way. This isn’t a fight you can win with only a defensive strategy, but unless you’re skilled at parrying, you also can’t rush in and unleash multiple attacks at once. The Margit fight requires patience, careful dodging, and short bursts of attacks between his moves before you retreat and start again.

The second begins when he has roughly half his health left, and it’s unmistakable when the phase begins because he pulls out a massive glowing hammer. He’s slightly more aggressive in this phase and seems to use the staff-and-sword combo more often. Otherwise, the primary differences are with the hammer.

• The strong staff strike is replaced with a hammer attack that affects a broad half-circle area
• The leaping strike uses the hammer and has greater range

It may take a while, but you’ll eventually persevere, obtain 9,000 Runes, and unlock Stormveil castle. If it gets too frustrating and you’re determined not to leave for Liurnia yet, you can always ask a friend for help.

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