# Status

**Status** is Circular's innovative tool designed to provide real-time insights into arbitrage market conditions. By leveraging a powerful algorithm, Status identifies market trends, detecting whether the market is calm or experiencing heightened activity.

**Market Trend Detection**

Status continuously analyzes arbitrage market data to determine:

* **LOW Status**: Times of low volatility with fewer arbitrage opportunities.
* **MEDIUM Status**: Moderate market activity, offering balanced arbitrage conditions.
* **HIGH Status**: Periods of significant volatility, marked by high arbitrage activity and greater profit potential.

**Visualizing Market Trends**

Here's a curve describing the market status detected by our algorithm:

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**Why Use Status?**

* **Enhanced Decision-Making**: Understand market conditions to time your strategies effectively.
* **Data-Driven Insights**: Visualize profitability trends and adapt to market changes.
* **Competitive Edge**: Stay ahead by leveraging real-time status updates on market behavior.

**Who Benefits from Status?**

Status is an invaluable tool for:

* **Arbitrage Traders**: Optimize strategies based on real-time market conditions.
* **High-Frequency Traders**: Identify peak periods for maximum gains.
* **DeFi Analysts**: Gain deeper insights into market trends to inform decision-making.
