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Cut trading costs with up to 50% reduced spreads

This article was updated on
August 4, 2025
This article was first published on
Chart of Volatility 10 (1s) Index, illustrating reduced spreads with financial analysis icons on a dark background

The difference between potential profit and break-even often comes down to a few pips. That's why we're introducing dedicated windows where spreads on select instruments are significantly reduced, so your trades keep more of every favourable move.

During these Spread Advantage Hours, spreads are automatically up to 50% tighter. No opt in, no minimum trading volume, just lowered costs and improved entries and exits.

Instruments and trading window hours

Available on: Deriv MT5 Standard account
Active on: 4–15 August (Monday–Friday)

Market Instrument Time Spread reduction
Commodities XAUUSD
XAGUSD
0800–1200 GMT Up to 50% spread reduction
UK Brent Oil 1200–1600 GMT Up to 20% spread reduction
Forex EURUSD
USDJPY
GBPUSD
0800–1200 GMT Up to 40% spread reduction
Stock Indices US SP 500
US Tech 100
Japan 225
1200–1600 GMT Up to 50% spread reduction

* Spread discount may vary depending on the instrument.

Available on: Deriv MT5 Standard account
Active on: 4–29 August (Monday–Friday)

Market Instrument Time Spread reduction
Cryptocurrencies BTCUSD
ETHUSD
XRPUSD
0800–1400 GMT Up to 50% spread reduction

* Spread discount may vary depending on the instrument.

These trading windows run daily at the same times during the active period, making it easier to plan your trading strategy around these conditions.

Why tighter spreads matter for your trading

Tighter spreads mean lower trading costs and more room for your strategies to potentially succeed. When spreads are reduced:

  • You enter positions closer to your intended price levels
  • You reduce the distance the price needs to move before reaching profitability
  • You’ll benefit from improved cost efficiency

Whether you're scalping quick movements or building longer-term positions, reduced spreads give your strategies more breathing room to perform.

Reduced spreads applied automatically

These Spread Advantage Hours work seamlessly in the background. If you're trading eligible instruments during the promotional hours on your Deriv MT5 Standard account, the improved spreads apply without any action required on your part.

This makes it perfect for both manual trading and automated strategies. Set your Expert Advisors or trading bots to capitalise on these conditions, or simply trade as usual.

Log in to your Deriv account and start trading during these specific time windows. New to Deriv? Sign up today and experience the difference tighter spreads can make to your trading results.

Disclaimer:

The information contained within this blog article is for educational purposes only and is not intended as financial or investment advice. The information may become outdated. We recommend you do your own research before making any trading decisions.