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• How the Spread of Cryptocurrency may vary from FOREX

• Can the Spread be Manipulated?

• How to Factor Spread into your Trades

• Understanding Bid/Ask on an Exchange

Spread

Fixed Spread: Bid/Ask is constant regardless of market conditions

Variable Spread: Fluctuates depending on the availability of an asset.

If there are low levels of trading activity the spread can be fairly small, but it may widen at any time due to economic events or other circumstances.

Price must move beyond the spread in order for a trade to be considered in profit.

In Summary: Cryptocurrency spreads are typically larger than FOREX Pairs, and it is important you are aware of what the average spread is on whatever exchange or platform you are trading within.