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What is Bid Price? - Definition & Explanation

Definition

The price at which a broker will buy a currency pair from a trader.

Bid Price Explained

The bid price is the price at which a broker or market maker is willing to buy a currency pair from you. It is always lower than the ask price. When you want to sell a currency pair, you receive the bid price.

Bid Price - Frequently Asked Questions

The bid is lower because the spread between bid and ask represents the broker's profit and the cost of providing liquidity.