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Drawing on my experiences in the forex markets and from my review of UCTrader, I have to emphasize that transparency around spreads is essential for any broker, particularly during volatile periods when costs can dramatically affect trading outcomes. Unfortunately, UCTrader’s documentation does not clearly specify whether it offers fixed or variable spreads. In my view, this lack of explicit information is already a red flag, especially considering that UCTrader operates without any recognized financial regulation. From what I can gather about their offering—a proprietary, web-based platform rather than widely-used options like MT4 or MT5—industry convention and the realities of institutional trading suggest variable spreads are most likely; fixed spreads are rare among unregulated or institutional-focused platforms. However, the far more pressing concern for me is how these spreads behave during heightened market volatility, such as around economic news releases. In these conditions, most brokers with variable spreads tend to widen them, sometimes substantially, in response to increased market risk and thinning liquidity. Without regulatory oversight, there is no guarantee UCTrader implements fair protections for clients or even discloses how much spreads may widen or if there are maximum thresholds. In my experience, this introduces the risk of unexpectedly high trading costs exactly when precise execution is most important. Because the broker is unregulated and lacks detailed public information about its spread policy, I personally would approach UCTrader with significant caution and would not trade through them during major market news. For me, the absence of regulation means I have to assume worst-case scenarios with spread behavior and client protections. Ultimately, I believe traders need clear, consistent, and regulated conditions—especially when volatility is at its peak.