Spread Monitor Live MT4
- Utilitaires
- Version: 1.0
🔥 Real-time Spread Monitoring Tool for MT4
Version: 1.00
Last update: 15.06.2026
Author: Aleksandr Bezverkhikh
📖 Description
Spread Monitor Live is a lightweight and efficient indicator for MetaTrader 4 that displays the current spread in real time directly on your chart. Perfect for scalpers, day traders, and anyone who needs to keep a close eye on trading conditions.
The indicator shows the spread in points with clear color coding, allowing you to instantly spot when spreads widen beyond your comfortable trading range.
✨ Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Live Spread Display | Shows current spread in points in real time |
| Color Coding | TEAL (normal) → ORANGE (warning) → RED (critical) |
| Customizable Alert Threshold | Set your own warning level |
| Sound Alerts | Optional audio notification (OFF by default) |
| Low Resource Usage | Minimal CPU footprint |
🎯 Why You Need This
✅ For Scalpers – Every pip matters. Know exactly when spreads are tight enough to enter.
✅ For News Traders – See spread expansion instantly before volatility hits.
✅ For Broker Analysis – Compare which broker gives you the best spreads.
✅ For Risk Management – Avoid entering trades when spreads are abnormally wide.
⚙️ Input Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WarningSpread | 20.0 | Alert when spread exceeds this value (in points) |
| bPlaySound | false | Enable/disable sound alerts |
| SoundFile | "alert.wav" | Custom sound file name |
| NormalColor | clrTeal | Color for normal spread |
| WarningColor | clrOrange | Color for warning level |
| CriticalColor | clrRed | Color for critical level |
🚀 How to Use
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Drag and drop the indicator onto any chart in MT4
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Spread will appear in the top-left corner
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TEAL color = normal conditions
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Orange = spread exceeds warning level
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Red = spread is critically wide (1.5x warning level)
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Enable sound alerts in settings if desired
💡 Use Cases
📉 Day Trading
Keep the indicator on your main chart to avoid entering during spread spikes.
🔬 Broker Comparison
Run the indicator on multiple brokers simultaneously to compare real-time spreads.
⏰ Session Analysis
Monitor how spreads behave during Asian, London, and New York sessions.
⭐ Why Choose Spread Monitor Live?
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✅ Clean, minimalistic design – no clutter
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✅ Bold font for easy reading
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✅ English labels for international users
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✅ Sound alerts (optional)
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✅ Lightweight – no heavy calculations
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✅ Works on any symbol (Forex, Crypto, Indices, Commodities)
Make your trading smarter – watch your spread! 📊
