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What Is the Spread in Forex? Costs Explained.

The built-in cost of every trade. What the bid-ask spread is, how it is measured in pips, when it widens, and how it affects short-term strategies.

Definition.

The spread is the difference between the bid (sell) and ask (buy) price. You pay it each time you open a trade.

When spreads widen.

  • Around daily rollover, roughly 21:00–22:00 UTC.
  • During major news.
  • On less liquid pairs and exotics.

Why it matters.

For scalpers targeting a few pips, the spread can be a large share of each target. Check typical spreads before choosing a market and timeframe.

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