Spread

In trading, spread usually means the difference between bid and ask prices; wider spreads raise the cost of getting filled.

What Is Spread?

In trading, spread usually means the difference between bid and ask prices; wider spreads raise the cost of getting filled.

On spot crypto books, tighter spreads generally improve execution quality.

Why Spread Matters

  • Why traders care: Core liquidity and cost signal.
  • Playbook fit: Best with structure, volume, and risk rules.
  • Alert fit: Clear levels or thresholds become Phalerta notifications.

How Traders Use Spread

Watch spread around events. Costs compound when you repeatedly cross wide spreads.

Example: Spread in Practice

Scalpers avoid pairs whose average spread already exceeds their edge.

Pro Tip

Choose alert markets where spreads are typically tight.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Spread?

In trading, spread usually means the difference between bid and ask prices; wider spreads raise the cost of getting filled.

Spread vs slippage?

Spread is the quoted gap; slippage is realized vs expectation.

Can Phalerta help?

Yes — set price or indicator alerts and get notified on Telegram, Discord, Email, or the app.

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