SWAP Calculation
SWAP rates are expressed in points or in percentages and calculated based on the interest rate differentials, position size, and the specific trading instrument.
Revenue
SWAP That Shapes Your Profitability
Manage overnight trades smartly with B2TRADER SWAP — earn or pay interest on held positions, optimize costs, and boost strategy profitability.
This is a crucial element for traders who keep positions open beyond the trading day, as it affects the overall profitability of their trades.
Mechanics
How SWAP Works
Learn how SWAP is calculated, applied, and how it impacts your trading results.
Application of SWAP
The SWAP is automatically applied at the close of the trading day for any positions kept open overnight.
Multi SWAP
According to the trading calendar, if multiple SWAP can be deducted or earned, this happens when the trading session does not start on the next day but in a few days.
For example, if the platform is closed on Saturday and Sunday, a triple swap is applied on Friday for Fri→Sat, Sat→Sun, and Sun→Mon.
Positive vs. Negative SWAP
Positive SWAP
When traders pay interest, effectively increasing the cost of holding positions open. Positive SWAP is deducted from the trader accounts according to the assets Margin Ratio.
Negative SWAP
When traders earn interest, effectively earning money from the position as the differential interest is credited to their account. Negative SWAP is always added to the trading account in the root asset type.
Opportunities of usage
Discover How Swaps Open Opportunities for Extra Earnings
SWAPs influence your trading costs and can create strategic holding advantages.
Potential Earnings
You can earn additional income from negative SWAPs by strategically holding positions in instruments where they receive interest.
Cost Management
Understanding SWAPs helps manage financing costs associated with trading strategies that involve holding positions overnight.
Strategic Holding
Encourages you to factor in SWAP rates when planning longer-term positions, possibly leading to increased returns.
Market Insight
Provides insights into interest rate trends and potential shifts in market conditions.
SWAP Benefits in Every Position
Interest Calculations
SWAPs represent the differential interest rates between the two currencies of a trading pair or for assets held overnight, which are either charged or credited to the trader's account.
Rolling Over Positions
SWAPs apply when positions are rolled over from one trading day to the next.
Earnings Potential
A negative SWAP results in a credit to the trader's account, indicating earned interest on the position held.
FAQ
A SWAP in trading refers to the interest amount either paid or received for holding a trading position overnight, based on the differential interest rates between the currencies involved.
A negative SWAP credits interest to your account — you earn from the rate differential when holding the position overnight. The amount is always added in the root asset type of your trading account.
SWAP rates directly affect the cost of keeping positions open beyond the trading day. Factoring them into longer-term holds helps you manage financing costs and spot instruments where overnight interest works in your favour.
Yes. Positive SWAP increases the cost of holding positions overnight, while negative SWAP adds to your balance. Over multiple days — especially around weekends with multi-SWAP — they can materially shift net P&L on open trades.
SWAP rates are configured per instrument in B2TRADER Admin (points, percentages, or fixed per lot) and applied automatically at the close of each trading day. Check contract specifications or platform reports for the rates on your open positions.
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