Navigating the Crypto Trading Landscape

This chapter examines the complexities and inefficiencies of cryptocurrency trading compared to traditional equity markets, highlighting price discrepancies and the fragmented nature of the crypto environment. It recounts the journey of a former MIT mathematician who transitioned into finance and shares insights on arbitrage opportunities and liquidity challenges faced in this less regulated terrain. The discussion also emphasizes the unique trading dynamics in different regions, particularly focusing on the extreme price spreads observed in South Korea.