How StreamArbitrage Works
The strategy small streamers use to actually get discovered
❌The Problem
Most small streamers make one of two mistakes:
- 1.Streaming popular games
Fortnite, Valorant, GTA V - these have thousands of streamers. You end up on page 47 where no one scrolls.
- 2.Streaming dead games
Zero competition, but also zero viewers browsing. You're first place in an empty room.
💡The Arbitrage Strategy
The sweet spot exists: games where viewers are actively browsing but few streamers are competing.
This is arbitrage - exploiting the gap between viewer demand and streamer supply.
📊What We Track
Channels Live
How many streamers are currently playing this game. Lower = less competition for viewer attention.
Avg Viewers/Channel
Proof that viewers exist and engage with this category. Higher = more demand per streamer.
Top Streamer Share
What percentage of viewers are watching the #1 stream. High share = monopolized category (avoid!).
Rank Estimate
"If you had 10 viewers, you'd be #X in this category." Shows your realistic placement.
⚡Opportunity Score
We combine all these factors into a single score that tells you how good a game is for discovery right now.
🎯Pro Tips
1. Check timing
The same game can have 2-3× different opportunity scores depending on time of day. Check before you go live.
2. Watch for monopoly warnings
If one streamer has 50%+ of viewers, the category looks better than it is. Those viewers are there for that person, not the game.
3. Play what you enjoy (within reason)
Use the exclude filters to remove genres you won't play. A "good" opportunity you hate streaming is worse than a "moderate" one you love.
4. Be consistent
Stick with a game for 3-5 streams before judging. One stream isn't enough data.
🔄Data Source
We pull live data from the official Twitch API every 15 minutes. This is real-time information, not historical averages.
StreamArbitrage is not affiliated with or endorsed by Twitch. We're an independent tool built to help the streaming community.
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