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Forex

USD/CHF

Trade the US Dollar against the Swiss Franc, a safe-haven currency pair with strong daily liquidity.

Trading Specifications

USD/CHF Specs

Symbol

USDCHF

Contract Size

100,000

Min Lot Size

0.01

Max Lot Size

50.00

Lot Step

0.01

Digits

5

Margin

Set by account leverage

Swap Long

5.28 pts

Swap Short

-14.76 pts

Triple swap day

Wednesday ×3

About USD/CHF

USD/CHF is one of the most actively traded major currency pairs, representing the exchange rate between the US Dollar and the Swiss Franc. With average daily trading volumes exceeding $70 billion, this pair is highly liquid and attractive to institutional and retail traders alike. The Swiss Franc is considered a safe-haven currency, making USD/CHF sensitive to global risk sentiment and geopolitical developments.

Price movements in USD/CHF are driven by interest rate differentials between the US Federal Reserve and the Swiss National Bank (SNB), inflation data, employment reports, and broader risk-on/risk-off market sentiment. Economic surprises from either economy, central bank policy changes, or shifts in global equity markets can cause significant volatility. The pair is also influenced by commodity prices, as Switzerland has strong ties to global financial markets.

At GCC Brokers, USD/CHF is available for STP execution with no manual intervention, with transparent pricing. Trade this major pair across our Zero and Standard accounts, with competitive spreads and tight execution speeds.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

USD/CHF trades 24/5, starting Sunday evening in Asia and closing Friday evening in New York. Peak liquidity occurs during the overlap of the European and US trading sessions, typically between 13:00 and 17:00 GMT, when spreads are tightest and volatility is most pronounced.

GCC Brokers offers competitive spreads on USD/CHF, with the tightest spreads on our Zero account (plus a commission) and wider spreads with no commission on our Standard account. Spreads vary by account type and market conditions; the live spread is shown on this page.

USD/CHF is primarily driven by US and Swiss central bank policy, interest rate differentials, and safe-haven demand. When global markets rally, USD/CHF typically weakens (risk-on sentiment favors riskier assets). Conversely, during market stress or geopolitical tensions, the pair tends to strengthen as investors seek the safety of the Swiss Franc.

The Swiss Franc is a safe-haven currency due to Switzerland's political stability, strong economy, and no-inflation mandate from the SNB. During periods of global uncertainty or financial crisis, investors flee to the CHF, causing USD/CHF to decline. This makes the pair particularly sensitive to equity market performance and risk sentiment.

Yes, USD/CHF suits both trading styles. Day traders benefit from its tight spreads, high liquidity, and predictable volatility during major economic releases. Long-term investors can use USD/CHF to hedge currency exposure or profit from sustained interest rate trends. GCC Brokers' fully automated STP execution suits both strategies.

Related Instruments

EUR/USDGBP/USDUSD/JPYAUD/USDNZD/USD

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