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In my experience using ATAS, it’s important to recognize that the platform isn’t a traditional broker offering spreads—fixed or variable—in the way a forex or CFD provider would. Instead, ATAS functions as a specialized trading analysis platform, particularly focused on order flow, volume, and market depth. This means that my direct interaction with spreads while using ATAS depends on the underlying brokerage or exchange I connect through the software, rather than ATAS itself dictating spread conditions. For those trading through integrated exchanges, the behavior of spreads during periods of significant market volatility—such as major news releases—is dictated entirely by the market dynamics of the chosen venue. On crypto exchanges or futures markets linked via ATAS, spreads are naturally variable and may widen considerably in response to sudden bursts of trading activity, reduced liquidity, or intense market sentiment. This is a risk I always monitor, especially during economic releases or other high-impact events. Since ATAS provides detailed real-time visualizations of order books and trading volume, it actually helps me observe spread behavior and liquidity changes as they happen. However, it’s crucial to remember that the platform itself does not guarantee any spread structure, nor does it intervene in the pricing mechanism. This absence of in-house regulation or spread control reinforces the need for personal due diligence and cautious position sizing when using ATAS to monitor or execute trades during volatile conditions.