20/08/2026
π Why the Bid-Ask Spread Deserves Your Attention
πΈ When traders look at a chart, they usually focus on price movement. But thereβs another number worth watching: the bid-ask spread.
The spread is the difference between the highest price a buyer is currently willing to offer and the lowest price a seller is willing to accept.
πΈ What can influence the spread?
β’ Market activity and available liquidity
β’ The asset being traded
β’ Time of day and trading session
β’ Unexpected economic announcements
A narrow spread often appears when a market has plenty of active buyers and sellers. Wider spreads may occur when activity decreases or market conditions change quickly.
Understanding the spread can also help traders evaluate the real cost of entering and exiting a position.
πΈ Sometimes, better trading starts not with another indicator β but with understanding how your order reaches the market.