When trading Metal CFDs on FXTRADING.com, it's important to understand the specific market hours during which these instruments are available for trading. Our platform provides access to various precious and base metals with defined trading schedules.
Recurring regional rules
Precious Metals Trading Hours
The market for precious metals – including Gold (XAU) and Silver (XAG) – opens at 01:03 AM Monday (MT4/MT5 server time) and closes at 23:57 on Friday (MT4/MT5 server time). There is a break in the market between 24:00 and 01:03 AM (MT4/MT5 server time) each morning. This schedule may be subject to seasonal/time zone variations.
Key Points to Remember
Metal CFD markets operate on a five-day trading week
Daily breaks occur between midnight and 01:03 AM (MT4/MT5 server time)
The 01:03 AM opening time applies to XAU and XAG on MT4, MT5, Web Trader and the FXTRADING.com App. All times in this article use MT4/MT5 server time.
Seasonal adjustments may affect exact opening and closing times
Market liquidity may vary during different trading sessions
Planning Your Trading
Understanding these trading hours allows you to plan your metal CFD trading strategy effectively. The 24-hour nature of these markets (with brief overnight breaks) provides flexibility for traders across different time zones to participate according to their preferred trading schedule.
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