# Spread

To protect liquidity providers each pair has a dynamic spread, based on short-term price volatility using the 10min SMA indicator.

Spread is calculated as: 

{% code overflow="wrap" %}

```
spread = -spreadApproaching * (relativePriceDifference) ** curveAmplification + spreadApproaching

curveAmplification = 100; 
spreadApproaching = 0.004;
```

{% endcode %}

`curveAmplification` is an arbitrary value that determines how sharp the curve is;\
`spreadApproaching` is the spread % at maximum price difference between current price and x minute SMA. \
\
This formula makes the spread react instantly to big price movements while allowing a small spread during periods of low volatility.

The spread value is shown in the pairs info bar above the chart. 

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You can also see the spread in the price chart as the BID and ASK prices.&#x20;

Longs open at ASK while shorts open at BID.

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