#Обучение

In crypto, there are two parallel markets for the same asset — the spot ( where assets are bought and sold "physically" ), and the futures ( where contracts are traded based on the future price ).

When a discrepancy arises between them, there is an opportunity for an arbitrage strategy with manageable risk.

▪️ Basis trade — a strategy where a trader takes opposite positions in the spot and futures markets of the same asset to profit from the difference between the current and expected price.

Strategy:

🟢 Buy BTC on the spot
🟢 Open a short position of the same volume on the futures
🟢 Wait for expiration — the futures price will "converge" with the actual price
🟢 Profit from the convergence of prices without market direction risk

Although the strategy is low-risk, certain nuances exist:

- Changes in funding can reduce profit
- Insufficient liquidity on one side
- Price gaps may persist longer than expected
- Capital is "frozen" in a neutral position

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Basis trade is not speculation but a market-neutral strategy that profits from market inefficiencies.