Find the Tightest Spreads, Trade at the Best Times
Spread is the silent cost of every trade. Our /v1/spread
endpoint gives you real-time spread data, historical statistics, session-based analysis, and
multi-symbol comparison so you trade when costs are lowest.
50+
Symbols Tracked
Real-Time
Spread Updates
24/7
Monitoring
Multi-Broker
Source Data
Spread Intelligence, Not Just Spread Data
We do not just report the current spread. We analyze it.
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Current Spread
Live bid-ask spread in pips for any symbol, updated with every tick from our multi-broker feed.
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Historical Stats
Min, max, average, and median spread over the past 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days.
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Optimal Times
Session-by-session breakdown showing when spreads are tightest for each symbol.
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Multi-Symbol Compare
Compare spreads across up to 10 symbols in a single call with /v1/spread/compare.
Single Symbol Spread Analysis
GET /v1/spread?symbol=EURUSD{
"success": true,
"data": {
"symbol": "EURUSD",
"current_spread": 0.8,
"spread_unit": "pips",
"bid": 1.08432,
"ask": 1.0844,
"statistics": {
"period": "24h",
"min": 0.4,
"max": 3.2,
"average": 1.1,
"median": 0.9,
"percentile_95": 2.4
},
"session_analysis": {
"london": {
"avg_spread": 0.7,
"optimal": true
},
"new_york": {
"avg_spread": 0.8,
"optimal": false
},
"london_ny_overlap": {
"avg_spread": 0.5,
"optimal": true
},
"tokyo": {
"avg_spread": 1.4,
"optimal": false
},
"sydney": {
"avg_spread": 1.8,
"optimal": false
}
},
"recommendation": "Best time to trade: London-NY overlap (12:00-16:00 UTC). Current spread is below average.",
"timestamp": "2026-03-27T14:32:00Z"
}
}Multi-Symbol Comparison
Compare spreads across 5 pairs in one call
GET /v1/spread/compare?symbols=EURUSD,GBPUSD,USDJPY,AUDUSD,XAUUSD{
"success": true,
"data": {
"comparison": [
{
"symbol": "EURUSD",
"current": 0.8,
"avg_24h": 1.1,
"rank": 1
},
{
"symbol": "USDJPY",
"current": 1,
"avg_24h": 1.3,
"rank": 2
},
{
"symbol": "GBPUSD",
"current": 1.2,
"avg_24h": 1.5,
"rank": 3
},
{
"symbol": "AUDUSD",
"current": 1.4,
"avg_24h": 1.8,
"rank": 4
},
{
"symbol": "XAUUSD",
"current": 28,
"avg_24h": 32.5,
"rank": 5
}
],
"tightest": "EURUSD",
"widest": "XAUUSD",
"timestamp": "2026-03-27T14:32:00Z"
}
}| Symbol | Current | 24h Avg | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | 0.8 | 1.1 | Below Average |
| USDJPY | 1.0 | 1.3 | Below Average |
| GBPUSD | 1.2 | 1.5 | Below Average |
| AUDUSD | 1.4 | 1.8 | Below Average |
| XAUUSD | 28.0 | 32.5 | Below Average |
Use Cases
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Execution Cost Optimization
Schedule limit orders during low-spread sessions. A scalper trading 50 times per day on EURUSD saves 15-25 pips daily by avoiding high-spread periods.
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Broker Comparison
Our multi-broker data source shows aggregate spread. If your broker consistently quotes wider than our data, you know you are overpaying.
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Session Timing
Know exactly when spreads tighten for each pair. EURUSD is cheapest during London-NY overlap. USDJPY is cheapest during Tokyo-London overlap. The data proves it.
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Anomaly Detection
Spread spikes often precede major moves or news events. Monitor the 95th percentile and trigger alerts when current spread exceeds it.
Integration Example
import requests
def should_trade(symbol):
"""Only enter trades when spread is below 24h average."""
resp = requests.get(
"https://tickatlas.com/v1/spread",
headers={"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"},
params={"symbol": symbol}
)
data = resp.json()["data"]
current = data["current_spread"]
average = data["statistics"]["average"]
if current <= average:
print(f"{symbol}: Spread {current} <= avg {average} - OK to trade")
return True
else:
print(f"{symbol}: Spread {current} > avg {average} - WAIT")
return False
# Check before every trade
if should_trade("EURUSD"):
execute_trade("EURUSD", "BUY", lot_size=0.1)Frequently Asked Questions
How is the spread calculated?
Spread is the difference between the best ask and best bid from our multi-broker data feed, expressed in pips. For 5-digit brokers, EURUSD at 1.08440/1.08432 = 0.8 pips.
How many symbols can I compare at once?
The /v1/spread/compare endpoint accepts up to 10 comma-separated symbols per call.
Is session analysis available for all symbols?
Yes. Session breakdown is provided for all 50+ symbols. Sessions include Sydney, Tokyo, London, New York, and overlap periods.
Is this available on the Trial plan?
Yes. Both /v1/spread and /v1/spread/compare are available on all plans. Each call counts as 1 request.
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