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matt.jaskot
Since 02/01/2026
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Description

cTrader Spread & Cost Overlay is a lightweight indicator designed to visualize real-time trading costs directly on the chart.

The indicator shows the current spread in pips and calculates the estimated cost of a trade based on the selected lot size. A visual warning highlights periods of high spread, helping traders avoid unfavorable execution conditions.

Key features:
• Live spread display (pips)
• Estimated trade cost for selected lot size
• Visual warning when spread exceeds a defined threshold
• Clean on-chart overlay

This indicator does not place trades or generate trading signals.
It is intended as an execution and risk-awareness tool for manual traders.

Suitable for scalpers, intraday traders, and prop firm accounts.

*Early access price. Future updates may be released at a higher regular price.

Summary

AI summary
SpreadGuard Cost Spread Overlay is a lightweight indicator for the cTrader platform that displays live spread values in pips and estimates trading costs based on a user-selected lot size. It overlays this information directly on the trading chart, providing real-time visibility into execution costs. The indicator includes a visual alert feature that highlights when spreads exceed a predefined threshold, assisting traders in identifying unfavorable trading conditions. It is designed as a risk-awareness and execution tool for manual traders and does not generate trade signals or execute trades automatically. SpreadGuard is suitable for scalpers, intraday traders, and proprietary trading accounts, supporting markets such as Forex and major currency pairs like EURUSD and GBPUSD. The clean on-chart display helps traders assess market conditions before entering trades by showing both spread and estimated cost dynamically.
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AlgoProfitKing
January 16, 2026
Tbh it is not magic, just a decent extra filter. It should not be treated as the full answer.
MarginCaller77
January 15, 2026
it works as a side layer because random clicks are easier to catch, and two sessions say more than one clean chart.
ForexQuantGuru
January 6, 2026
ngl, low quality signals are easier to skip and that is enough to keep testing it. The first test should keep DD under 3 percent.
VolatilityVortex
January 4, 2026
fine for a side read, especially when the chart is not clean. Weak ideas still need to be skipped.

FAQ

Prop
Forex
EURUSD
GBPUSD
ATR
Products available through cTrader Store, including trading bots, indicators and plugins, are provided by third-party developers and made available for informational and technical access purposes only. cTrader Store is not a broker and does not provide investment advice, personal recommendations or any guarantee of future performance.

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matt.jaskot
Since 02/01/2026
2
Sales