Trading during news: why market conditions change?
Trading during news differs from trading in quiet periods; impactful economic data releases can raise price velocity and alter liquidity at certain market levels. This may show as wider spreads, order execution at a price different from expectations, or prices moving first in one direction and then reversing. These are possibilities, not fixed rules, and do not mean the news alone determines the market direction.
As of October 10, 2026, there are no significant economic events in our data for the coming hours. Therefore, there are no high-impact, likely-move events that can be linked to an anticipated move according to this data. The instrument figures over the last 24 hours are: Solana at 110, up 0.80%, Ethereum at 2496.13, up 0.34%, Bitcoin at 82836, up 0.24%, XRP at 1.4092, up 0.96%. This is a standalone performance snapshot and by itself does not explain asset movement or infer the impact of any economic news.
What Happens to the Spread During Economic News?
The spread is the difference between the bid and ask price. When order flow accelerates or liquidity is scarce at the moment of a news release, this gap can widen. As a result, entering a trade may start farther away from the price traders see in a calmer market, and trading costs may be higher than usual.
This does not mean the spread will widen with every news event or on every instrument. The magnitude of impact depends on market conditions, the instrument, and the moment itself, and there is no data here to specify how wide it might become. Do not rely on a spread you observed before the announcement as a guarantee of what will remain available during it. Monitor the offered price and execution terms, and avoid making a quick decision just because the move looked large.
Slippage: why execution price may differ?
Slippage is the difference between the price at which a trader places an order and the price at which it is actually executed. It can occur when prices move quickly or when there are not enough offers at the requested level. Therefore, a market order may not get the price seen at the moment of pressing the button, and a limit order may fill instead of guaranteeing immediate execution.
Before trading, understand the order type you are using and how it works on your platform, and do not assume all order types protect you in the same way. If the price you’re comfortable with does not fit changing market conditions, waiting may be a reasonable option. Entering to chase a fast candle increases the chance of making a decision without adequate cost and risk assessment.
The First Opposing Move Does Not Determine the Trend
The initial response to a news event may be volatile or contrary to common expectations. For example, some participants may read the posted figure first, then re-evaluate it in light of other elements or prior market expectations. Orders in transit and execution speed may also affect the move. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that the first price direction will persist, nor that a reversal always follows.
It is useful to present two scenarios instead of chasing a single direction: continuation if the price keeps moving after a cooldown, or a reversal if the price returns to its previous range. The continuation scenario is invalidated if the price breaks the level or structure the trader relied on in their analysis; the reversal scenario is invalidated if the price regains its previous trend and holds it according to the trader's criteria. No specific price levels are given here, so these examples should not be read as ready-made signals.
How to Use the Economic Calendar on the Site?
Make the Economic Calendar the starting point for organizing monitoring, not a tool for predicting the outcome of a trade. Review the listed events, their timing, and impact level, and the instruments or currencies they may relate to, then verify data updates. Following events like NFP, the nonfarm payroll report, or the interest rate decision can help you know when information might increase market volatility. But the calendar does not tell you the direction of the price nor does it guarantee a particular response.
Before the Event, Ask Yourself:
- Is There a Major News Event Related to the Instrument I Follow?
- Do I Understand How Spreads and Potential Slippage Affect My Plan?
- What Condition Makes Me Consider the Scenario Invalid?
- Is the Risk Size Acceptable If the Market Moves Quickly?
Since Our Data Do Not Indicate Upcoming Major Events, You Can Use the Calendar to Continue Checking the Schedule Rather Than Assuming the Market Will Enter a News State Automatically. Content is Analysis, Not Investment Advice.
Key points
- Spread May Widen and Slippage Can Occur at News, But Magnitude Is Not Deterministic and Not Every Time.
- The First Move After the News Could Rebound; Define in Advance What Invalidates Each Scenario.
- Our Data Do Not Show Major Economic Events in the Upcoming Hours; the Calendar Helps Track the Schedule, Not Predict Market Direction.
