Stablecoin
A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency pegged to a stable asset, most often the US dollar, as with USDT or USDC, built to avoid the volatility of coins like Bitcoin while keeping the speed and borderless reach of crypto transfers.
Why stablecoins matter in arbitrage
They get used to receive payouts from networks and advertisers and to pay for services — ad spend, tools, domains — faster and often without the geo restrictions that come with bank transfers. That's particularly useful for teams and freelancers working across several countries at once.
USDT as the main example
USDT (Tether) is the most common stablecoin in the arbitrage space, usually available on the TRC-20 network with low fees or ERC-20 with higher fees and broader compatibility. Before sending a transfer it's worth checking which network the specific service or network actually accepts — sending on the wrong one risks losing the transfer. APEX accepts payment in crypto (USDT), which removes the need for buyers to route payments through a card or bank.
FAQ
- Is a stablecoin the same thing as Bitcoin?
- No — Bitcoin is a volatile asset with a freely floating price, while a stablecoin is crypto pegged to a stable asset, usually the dollar.
- Which USDT network has the lowest fees?
- Among the common options, TRC-20 (Tron) is usually cheaper than ERC-20 (Ethereum), but it's worth confirming which network a specific service supports before sending.
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