Spread & Commission Comparison

Spread Standards

• • EUR/USD: 0.0–0.3 pips (raw) / 0.8–1.2 pips (standard)
• • GBP/USD: 0.1–0.5 pips (raw)
• • XAU/USD: 5–15 pips depending on liquidity
• • Indices (e.g., US30): 1.0–2.5 points
• • Crypto majors: dynamic spreads with transparent markup

Commission Models

• • Raw spread accounts: $3.0–$3.5 per lot per side
• • ECN accounts: $2.5–$3.0 per lot per side
• • Zero‑commission accounts: wider spreads allowed
• • No hidden markups or execution fees
• • No volume‑based manipulation

Cost Transparency Requirements

• • Clear breakdown of spread + commission
• • No asymmetric pricing between order types
• • No artificial widening during normal market conditions
• • Full disclosure of swap rates
• • Publicly available fee schedule

Execution‑Related Costs

• • Slippage must remain within acceptable ranges
• • No requotes
• • No last‑look execution delays
• • No asymmetric slippage (positive allowed, negative minimized)
• • No hidden liquidity fees

Institutional Pricing Expectations

• • Volume‑based discounts allowed but must be transparent
• • Custom liquidity routing for high‑volume clients
• • Access to raw institutional spreads
• • No conflict‑of‑interest pricing models
• • Consistent pricing during peak volatility