Basics
Bid Price
The highest price a buyer is willing to pay.
Full Definition
The bid price is the maximum price that a buyer is willing to pay for an asset. When you sell (go short), you sell at the bid price. The bid is always lower than the ask price, and the difference between them is the spread. Understanding bid prices is essential for proper trade execution and cost management.
Example
If EUR/USD shows 1.1050/1.1052, the bid is 1.1050. If you want to sell EUR/USD, your order will be filled at 1.1050.
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