Last updated: August 26, 2026
Do not treat 0.1% as a universal Pionex arbitrage price-gap setting. A YouTube value can describe an older product or a specific market moment. Verify the live product, basis, funding, liquidity and exit terms before using any copied parameter.
A five-check test for tutorial settings
| Check | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Product | Same current Pionex arbitrage product and asset mix |
| Field | Same name, definition and calculation |
| Market | Current basis, funding and liquidity |
| Costs | Fees, spread and possible slippage |
| Exit | Redemption timing and closing behavior |
Why higher is not automatically better
A higher threshold can mean waiting longer while market conditions change. A lower threshold can trigger sooner but does not make the hedge risk-free. The useful value depends on the exact control and current market.
Use the live product as the source of truth
Pionex notes that Arbitrage product attributes can change. Review its current Arbitrage guide, basis explanation and price-gap troubleshooting note.
Frequently asked questions
Should every Pionex arbitrage setup use a 0.1% price gap?
No. A percentage copied from a video is not a universal setting. The relevant controls, basis and available products can change, so verify the current Pionex screen.
What does the arbitrage price gap represent?
In a spot-futures hedge, it describes a difference between the futures side and the spot or index side. The exact field and calculation must be checked in the current product.
Does a higher price-gap threshold improve returns?
Not automatically. A higher threshold can delay entry or additional investment, and the basis can change before the condition is met.
Does a lower threshold make the strategy safer?
No. It may make execution easier, but it does not remove funding, basis, liquidity, product, counterparty or exit risk.
Why can an old YouTube tutorial be inaccurate?
Pionex can change product names, controls, supported assets and calculations. Market funding, basis and liquidity also change continuously.
What should you record before using an arbitrage setting?
Record the product name, asset mix, live rate, funding schedule, current basis, available liquidity, fees, quota, redemption terms and exit process.
Does Pionex arbitrage guarantee profit?
No. The hedge reduces direct directional exposure, but displayed annualized rates can change and the strategy still has funding, basis, execution and product risks.
Arbitrage is not risk-free. Displayed rates and copied settings do not guarantee a result.
