Spread advantage hours

Enjoy reduced spreads up to 50% across forex, commodities, crypto, and more during dedicated time windows on Deriv MT5.

Why trade during spread advantage hours

Whether you're scalping quick moves, day trading, or building longer-term positions, spread advantage hours give you the same market access with improved conditions and better potential profit margins on every trade.

Lower trading costs

Pay less per trade and keep more of every profitable move.

Multiple markets

Reduced spreads apply across Forex, Commodities, and more.

Automatic access

Discounts apply instantly. No extra steps or volume limits.

When are these reduced spreads available

Spread advantage hours run at set times each day. Each market has dedicated time windows when spreads are automatically reduced, giving you the opportunity to plan your trades across multiple markets.

Active on: 1 – 15 December (Monday–Friday)
Available on Deriv MT5 Standard accounts

Market	Instrument	Time	Spread reduction
Cryptocurrencies	ETHUSD, XRPUSD	08:00–14:00 GMT	Up to 50% spread reduction
Stock Indices	US SP 500, US Tech 100, Japan 225, US Mid Cap 400, US Small Cap 2000, Wall Street 30	12:00–16:00 GMT	Up to 50% spread reduction
Commodities	XAUUSD, XAGUSD	08:00–12:00 GMT	Up to 50% spread reduction
Forex	EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPUSD	08:00–12:00 GMT	Up to 40% spread reduction
Commodities	UK Brent Oil	12:00–16:00 GMT	Up to 20% spread reduction

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* Spreads may vary per instrument

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Active on: 1 – 15 December (Monday–Friday)‍
Available on Deriv MT5 Swap-free accounts

Market	Instrument	Time	Spread reduction
Commodities	XAUUSD	00:00–10:00 GMT	Up to 30% spread reduction
Forex	EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPUSD	00:00–10:00 GMT	Up to 30% spread reduction

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* Spreads may vary per instrument

Spread advantage hours FAQs

How do spread advantage hours benefit my trading strategy?

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Lower spreads cut your trading costs, help you reach breakeven sooner, and give your strategies – from scalping and day trading to swing trading and automation – more room to perform.

Can I use automated trading (EAs or bots) during spread advantage hours?

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Yes. Expert Advisors (EAs) and bots work seamlessly during spread advantage hours, allowing you to automate strategies with the advantage of reduced spreads.

Will spread reductions always be the same?

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No, the percentage of reduction can vary by instrument and session — for example, up to 50% for gold and up to 20% for oil. Always check the table for the latest schedule and reduction details.

Is there a minimum trading volume requirement?

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No minimum trading volume is required. You'll receive the reduced spreads on any trade size during the promotional hours.