BitDeltaVision: A Real-Time Bitcoin Arbitrage Dashboard

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Snapshot of BitDeltaVision with current Bitcoin prices and a multi-exchange trend chart

tl;dr BitDeltaVision is a dashboard that provides real-time Bitcoin price comparisons in USD and EUR across major exchanges. It highlights arbitrage opportunities using Python, InfluxDB and Grafana, updating every five minutes. Explore potential arbitrage quickly and efficiently with BitDeltaVision.

Overview

BitDeltaVision gives traders the edge in the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency trading by offering a real-time view of Bitcoin prices across different exchanges. It’s the perfect tool for spotting arbitrage opportunities at a glance.

Key Features

  • Real-Time Data: Prices are refreshed every five minutes to reflect the latest market movements.
  • Multi-Currency Comparison: Monitor Bitcoin prices in USD and EUR across leading exchanges like Bitfinex , Coinbase Pro and Kraken .
  • 24-Hour History: Access a comprehensive 24-hour price history, maintained for 7 days, for trend analysis and informed decision-making.

Technologies Employed

BitDeltaVision incorporates several state-of-the-art technologies:

  • Python: Utilizes asynchronous libraries for efficient data fetching from CoinAPI .
  • InfluxDB: An optimized time-series database for storing and querying substantial volumes of timestamped data. Learn more about InfluxDB .
  • Grafana: Powers the creation of dynamic and interactive dashboards. Explore Grafana .

Challenges and Improvements

The development posed notable challenges, especially in data retrieval and storage. By leveraging Python’s asynchronous features, we achieved fast and concurrent data fetching. InfluxDB was selected for its exceptional handling of time-series data, enabling swift and effective database queries.

Final Thoughts

BitDeltaVision is fully operational. It’s ready to include more assets, offering customization through advanced visualizations. Looking ahead, integrating automated trading could further refine its utility.