FOLKS arbitrage between KuCoin and Astar DEX: we compare the price of FOLKS on KuCoin (spot) and Astar DEX (futures) in real time — the executable spread (buy at the ask, sell at the bid), basis, volume and deposit/withdrawal status. You can see whether the gap holds or is a one-second blip you would never get into.

About FOLKS

Folks Finance is a crosschain decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that enables users to supply, borrow, and manage digital assets across multiple blockchains from a single platform. By using interoperability technology like Chainlink CCIP, Circle CCTP, and Wormhole messaging, the protocol eliminates the need for wrapping, bridging, or splitting liquidity, allowing users to access unified pools and collateralize assets natively across ecosystems. Its design focuses on efficiency, security, and accessibility for both retail users and institutions.

Decentralized Finance (DeFi), BNB Chain Ecosystem, Lending/Borrowing Protocols, Avalanche Ecosystem

FOLKS: KuCoin — deposit open, withdrawal open.

Open interest in FOLKS right now — $16.3M: Binance $5.8M, BingX $5.6M, KuCoin $2.6M, Bitget $1.2M, Bybit $1.0M. See OI FOLKS.

About FOLKS arbitrage

How do I read the FOLKS spread?

The spread is how many percent higher FOLKS trades on one exchange than on the other. We measure it at tradeable prices (ask/bid) net of fees; “net” is closer to what you actually keep.

Is this arbitrage worth taking?

Look past the spread: check volume, order-book depth and the deposit/withdrawal status on KuCoin and Astar DEX. If deposits or withdrawals are shut, or the book is thin, the spread exists on paper but you cannot trade into it.

How do I get FOLKS alerts?

Build a rule in the the builder with the spread threshold you want — the notification arrives as a Telegram direct message within seconds.