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How to View the Spread on TradeLocker

This guide will walk you through step-by-step how to view the spread on any trading pair in TradeLocker.

Updated over a month ago

1️⃣ Log in to TradeLocker

  • Open TradeLocker in your browser or app.

  • Enter your account credentials and log in.


2️⃣ Select the Pair You Want to View

  • Go to your watchlist or search for the pair (e.g., EURUSD, XAUUSD, NAS100).

  • Click on the pair to open its chart.


3️⃣ Identify the Bid and Ask Prices

  • At the top of the chart or in the watchlist, you will see two prices:

    • Bid Price – The price you can sell at.

    • Ask Price – The price you can buy at.

  • The difference between these two prices is the spread.


4️⃣ (Optional) Enable the Ask Line

  • Click the gear icon (⚙️) on your chart to open settings.

  • Toggle “Show Ask Line” to display the buy price directly on your chart.

  • This gives you a visual representation of the spread in real time.


5️⃣ Calculate the Spread

  • Manual Calculation: Subtract the bid price from the ask price.

    • Example: If EURUSD shows 1.07200 / 1.07220 → spread = 0.00020 (2 pips).

  • Visual Check: With the ask line enabled, you can visually see how far apart the bid and ask are.


✅ Tips for Traders

  • Spreads can widen during high volatility (like news events) or low-liquidity times.

  • Check the spread before opening large positions to avoid unexpected costs.

  • Use the lot size calculator in the Tools section of your TXM dashboard to help plan risk.

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