Spread definition

Brokers may widen the spread to make a profit from facilitating the trade, meaning the trader would pay more when buying or receive less when selling. The spread price may widen or narrow depending on the market liquidity. Fewer traders placing buy and sell orders mean the spread will typically be larger, as those sellers can ask for higher prices due to low demand.

The ever-changing spread seen in forex markets is called a variable spread. Spread in other markets can be fixed, but forex will always exhibit variable spreads. Spread with FOREX.com can also vary depending on the account you have. Standard accounts will have larger spreads compared with more professional accounts. You can view all live spreads for various accounts on FOREX.com.