Spread advantage hours

Enjoy reduced spreads up to 50% across selected exclusive Synthetic Indices during weekends 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.

24-hour trading

Reduced spreads apply across selected Synthetic Indices, available to trade outside traditional market hours.

Automatic access

Discounts apply instantly. No extra steps or volume limits.

When are these reduced spreads available

Active on: 1 May – 14 June 2026 (every Saturday–Sunday)
Available on: Deriv MT5 Standard and Swap-free accounts

Market	Instruments	Time	Spread reduction
Volatility Indices	Volatility 30 Index Volatility 30 (1s) Index Volatility 50 Index Volatility 50 (1s) Index Volatility 75 Index Volatility 75 (1s) Index Volatility 90 Index Volatility 90 (1s) Index Volatility 100 Index Volatility 100 (1s) Index	Sat 00:00–Sun 24:00 GMT (48 hours)	50% spread reduction
High Frequency Volatility Indices	High Frequency Vol 10 Index High Frequency Vol 25 Index High Frequency Vol 50 Index High Frequency Vol 75 Index High Frequency Vol 100 Index	Sat 00:00–Sun 24:00 GMT (48 hours)	50% spread reduction

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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.

How can I check the reduced spread on an instrument?

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You can view the live spread for any eligible instrument directly in your MT5 terminal during the active window.

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.