The difference between bid and ask is the profit for the dealer and the bid-ask spread is the profit for the dealer.

中间商的利润来自出价和要价的差别，差价就是中间商的利润。

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The difference between bid and ask is the profit for the dealer and the bid-ask spread is the profit for the dealer.

中间商的利润来自出价和要价的差别,差价就是中间商的利润

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