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As an experienced forex trader, I place a strong emphasis on understanding a broker's spread structure because it directly affects my trading costs and risk management. From my research into BP Prime, I found that details about whether their spreads are fixed or variable are not clearly specified. The information available indicates they “claim competitive spreads” but do not provide transparency on whether these are fixed or variable, nor the typical ranges by product. In my experience, most STP brokers—like BP Prime claims to be—usually offer variable spreads, as these reflect live market liquidity and pricing. Variable spreads often widen during periods of high volatility or significant news events. This is a crucial consideration; in such market conditions, spreads can become significantly less competitive, which may impact trade execution, especially for strategies reliant on tight spreads. Given the lack of precise details and the “high potential risk” label attached to BP Prime, I approach this broker with extra caution. The absence of clear information about spread behavior during volatile periods is, for me, a red flag. I recommend always monitoring live spread movements during news events and, if possible, using a demo account extensively before committing funds. For traders like myself who rely on predictability and transparency, this lack of clarity is a significant concern.