Cross-Chain Arbitrage — detect and capture DEX spreads across 15 chains

Most "arbitrage bots" find spreads between two CEXes. The biggest edge in 2026 is between DEXes on different chains — Base vs Polygon, Arbitrum vs Optimism. haythix detects these spreads in real-time and computes net profit AFTER gas.

What makes haythix different

  • Cross-chain spread detection. Scans major pairs (USDC/WETH, USDC/USDT, native tokens) across 15 chains every ~60 seconds. Each opportunity shows: source chain, target chain, price diff %, gross profit, total cost (gas both sides + slippage), net profit.
  • Only positive-net rows are tradeable. Most rows will be negative net — that's the market doing its job. The detector still shows them so you can see which pairs are tight vs which have edge.
  • MEV-protected execution. Trades route through CoW Protocol solver network. No frontrunning, no sandwich attacks on arb fills.
  • CEX-to-CEX arbitrage too. Same engine handles cross-CEX spreads (Coinbase vs Kraken, Binance US vs Bybit). Use both surfaces in one platform.

Frequently asked questions

Is crypto arbitrage still profitable in 2026?

Yes, but mostly for cross-chain DEX spreads. Same-chain DEX arbitrage is heavily MEV-bot dominated. CEX-to-CEX spreads exist but are tight. Cross-chain has the most edge because most retail bots cannot scan multi-chain.

How much can I make with arbitrage?

Realistic expectation: 0.20-0.80% per trade after gas, 1-5 fires per day on the best pairs. Capital required matters — small trades get eaten by gas. Start with $1,000+ per trade for meaningful return.

Are arbitrage bots legal?

Yes. Arbitrage is a legitimate trading strategy — buying low on one venue, selling high on another. Tax implications: each leg is a taxable event. haythix Tax Report handles this.

What is the risk of cross-chain arbitrage?

Price movement between detection and execution (slippage), gas spikes eating profit, bridge fees if you have to rebalance, smart contract risk on DEX pools. Stick to well-audited DEXes (Uniswap, Aerodrome, Curve) and major pairs (USDC/WETH).