At FXRK, we understand that changes in spreads can raise questions, especially when you notice a trade opening or closing at a price different from what you expected.
Below, we explain why these variations occur and what you should keep in mind while trading.
What Is the Spread?
The spread is the difference between the ask price (buy) and the bid price (sell) of a financial instrument.
This difference can be either fixed or variable.
At FXRK, spreads are variable, reflecting real-time market conditions.
Why Does the Spread Change?
Spreads may widen or narrow depending on various market factors:
High volatility: During economic news, unexpected events, or sharp price movements, liquidity providers adjust pricing rapidly, which can cause spreads to widen.
Low liquidity: Outside of regular hours (such as nighttime, weekends, or holidays), there are fewer active participants in the market, which can lead to wider spreads.
Instrument conditions: Some instruments, like indices or cryptocurrencies, naturally have wider spreads, especially during off-peak trading hours.
These fluctuations are completely normal and are not controlled by FXRK or MetaTrader.
How Do Spreads Affect Your Trades?
When the spread widens, it can directly impact how and when your trades are triggered or closed. For example:
Your order might be activated before or after the level you set if the spread widens suddenly.
Your net profit may decrease if the spread is high when closing a trade.
In extreme cases, a large spread could even trigger a Stop Loss or delay the execution of a Take Profit.
What Can You Do as a Trader?
To protect your trading against spread fluctuations, we recommend:
Avoid trading during high-volatility events unless you’re prepared for the risk.
Leave sufficient margin between the current price and your SL/TP levels.
Monitor the spreads of the instruments you trade and understand their typical behavior.
Trade with moderate lot sizes when expecting sharp moves or low liquidity.
Important
FXRK provides access to real platforms via demo accounts with real market conditions offered by our partnered broker.
The spreads you see reflect live conditions from liquidity providers and are not manipulated or controlled by FXRK.
If you have specific questions about spread behavior in your account, feel free to contact us, we’ll be happy to review the case.