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Why is there a loss as soon as I open a trade?

Last updated: 12 August 2026

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Please bear in mind that when you open a position, the current rate becomes the rate at which the position would close, i.e. the Sell rate. This is why, when you open a position, it shows an immediate loss due to the difference between the two rates i.e. the spread inherent in the trade.

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