
Oct 15, 2026 · 6 min
Triple Swap Wednesday: Why Forex Charges 3 Days at Once
Your position sat open one more night and the swap hit three times harder. Why Wednesday carries three days of funding and what a full week really costs.
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Your position sat open one more night and the swap hit three times harder. Why Wednesday carries three days of funding and what a full week really costs.

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