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Exness CFD Trading Hours

Exness provides CFD trading in forex, energy, stocks and cryptocurrencies. All asset classes are available for trading during different market hours reflecting global markets. Forex markets are open 24/5, whilst others have determined trading windows. It is important to know these schedules while engaging in Exness CFD trading to optimize your trading strategies.

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Forex Market Hours at Exness

Forex trading at Exness is always available 24/5, reflecting the global nature of currency markets. While one major trading center closed, another opened meaning this markets almost never sleeps. Exness places its trading servers in the same time zone as UTC+0, which makes life easier for traders from all over.

In summer months, the forex trading week begins at 21:05 UTC on Sunday and ends at late Friday afternoons (20:59 UTC). In winter, the hours become adjusted so that it opens 22:05 UTC Sunday and runs until 21:59 Friday.

Exness observes US Daylight Savings Time (DST) for most trading instruments:

• Summer DST: March to November
• Winter DST: November to March

In 2024, Summer DST begins on March 10 and ends on November 3. These flexible hours and global reach make Exness forex trading a convenient choice for traders across different time zones.

Best Times to Trade Forex on Exness

While forex markets operate almost continuously, certain periods often see increased activity and liquidity. Here’s a breakdown of forex trading hours on Exness:

Note: Forex trading is unavailable on weekends for all currency pairs.

So traders should keep this in mind when formulating a strategy, knowing that the hours which have overlapping sessions tend to be much more active in terms of market conditions. But in any case, you need to be aware of the macroeconomic events and news releases that can move market conditions at different moments during a day.

Stock Market Trading Hours on Exness

Exness offers stock CFD trading with hours that mirror major global exchanges. Trading is unavailable on weekends, with specific schedules for different stock groups:

Group 1 (e.g., ABBV, ADBE, GOOGL, HD, JPM):

• Summer: Close Friday 19:45 UTC, Open Monday 13:40 UTC
• Winter: Close Friday 20:45 UTC, Open Sunday 14:40 UTC
• Daily Break: 19:45-13:40 UTC (Summer), 20:45-14:40 UTC (Winter)

Group 2 (e.g., INTC, TSLA, META, NVDA, AMZN):

• Summer: Close Friday 19:45 UTC, Open Monday 10:00 UTC
• Winter: Close Friday 20:45 UTC, Open Monday 11:00 UTC
• Daily Break: 19:45-10:00 UTC (Summer), 20:45-11:00 UTC (Winter)
• Close-only mode: 10:00-13:40 UTC (Summer), 11:00-14:40 UTC (Winter)

During close-only mode, traders can only close existing positions – no new orders or modifications allowed.

Cryptocurrency Market Hours on Exness

Cryptocurrency trading on Exness operates 24/7 for most instruments, including weekends. Exceptions apply during server maintenance. Specific crypto pairs have unique schedules:

BTCUSD, ETHUSD, LTCUSD:

• Available 24/7 (excluding maintenance periods)

BTCJPY, BTCTHB, BTCAUD, BTCCNH, BTCZAR:

• Close-only mode: Sunday 20:35-21:05 UTC (Summer), 21:35-22:05 UTC (Winter)

BTCXAU, BTCXAG:

• Close-only mode: Sunday 21:35-22:05 UTC (Summer), 22:35-23:05 UTC (Winter)
• Daily Break (Mon-Thu): 20:58-22:01 UTC (Summer), 21:58-23:01 UTC (Winter)

Metals and Energies Trading Hours

Exness provides a variety of metals and energy CFDs, each with its own trading schedule. They function in accordance with the global market, trading is not open on weekends. Certain metals are subject to trading hour modifications as a result of Daylight Savings Time (DST) on March 31, 2024 — October 27, 2024.

Key trading hours for metals and energies on Exness:

A “Tick only mode” operates on Sundays (21:55-22:05 Summer, 22:55-23:05 Winter). During this period, traders cannot open/close positions or activate pending orders.

XAUUSD (Gold) Trading Hours

Gold (XAU) trading on Exness follows a specific schedule:

1. Trading week closes: Friday 20:58 UTC (Summer) / 21:58 UTC (Winter)
2. Trading week opens: Sunday 22:05 UTC (Summer) / 23:05 UTC (Winter)
3. Daily break: 20:58-22:01 UTC (Summer) / 21:58-23:01 UTC (Winter)

Higher Margin Requirement (HMR) periods:

• 30 minutes before daily break
• 4 hours before market close
• 1 hour after market opens

During HMR periods, leverage is restricted:

• 30 minutes before daily break: Max 1:1000
• Other HMR periods: Max 1:200

Weekend Trading on Exness

Weekend trading options on Exness are limited but not entirely absent. While most financial markets close for the weekend, certain instruments remain accessible. Cryptocurrencies stand out as the primary asset class available for weekend trading on the platform.

Key points about weekend trading on Exness:

1. Forex pairs: Unavailable (market closes Friday 20:59 UTC, reopens Sunday 21:05 UTC – summer time)
2. Stocks and commodities: Not tradable on weekends
3. Cryptocurrencies: Most are available 24/7, including weekends

Traders should note that liquidity during weekends may be lower, potentially leading to wider spreads and increased volatility. Server maintenance can also affect weekend trading hours for cryptocurrencies.

Trading Holidays in Major Markets

Major financial markets observe various holidays throughout the year, impacting trading hours on Exness. In 2024, key holidays include:

• New Year’s Day: January 1
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 15
• Good Friday: March 29
• Memorial Day: May 27
• Independence Day: July 4
• Labor Day: September 2
• Thanksgiving: November 28
• Christmas: December 25

Regional holidays also affect specific markets:

• Lunar New Year (Hong Kong): February 10-13
• Anzac Day (Australia): April 25
• Bank Holidays (UK): May 6, August 26

How to Plan Trading Strategy Around Holidays

• Exness notifies clients via email about holiday trading hours for different instruments.
• Expect Lower Liquidity: Markets tend to see lower trading volumes on either side of a holiday, which can mean larger spreads.
• We should be cognizant of volatility spikes In the event something surprising happens with thin liquidity due to holiday.
• Scale back position sizes: Think about trimming trade sizes to control your risk into holiday uncertain holidays.
• Set realistic expectations: Profit targets and stop-loss orders may need adjustment to account for holiday market conditions.
• Clearly there are times when you may want to close or adjust positions well before the open of a new trading day (such as market holidays).
• Use pending orders: Place strategic entry orders to capitalize on potential gap openings after holidays.
• Monitor economic calendars: Pay attention to rescheduled economic releases around holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Time Does Exness Close?

Most forex trading instruments are available for 24/5 with a coverage in all global market hours. Forex trading week starts from 21:05 UTC on Sunday to 20:59 on Friday in the summer (DST) with slight adjustments at winter time, this is how it looks for MT4 users. As stated, with other asset classes like stocks and commodities for example, there will at best be special trading hours to deal under this expected low volume environment — usually closing earlier on Fridays. The exception that cryptocurrencies are available for trading 24 hours per day, inclusive of weekends, except during scheduled server maintenance.

Are There Any Specific Trading Hours for Different Instruments?

Yes, Exness provides trading hours tailored to each asset class, reflecting global market operations. Forex pairs are available 24/5, with a brief daily break between 20:58-22:01 UTC in summer and 21:58-23:01 UTC in winter. Stock CFDs follow the hours of major exchanges, typically closing at 19:45-20:45 UTC on Fridays and reopening at 10:00-14:40 UTC on Mondays, depending on the stock group and season. Metals and energies like Gold (XAU) and Oil (USOIL) have distinct schedules, with trading closed over the weekend and specific opening times on Sunday. Cryptocurrencies mostly remain accessible 24/7, except during brief maintenance periods.

Is Trading on Exness Legal and Safe?

Exness adheres to strict regulation and is overseen by many financial authorities, with the legal validity of its trading environment guaranteed. It is licensed by high ranked regulating bodies such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK, and Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission(CySEC). Recent improvements now allow client money to be stored in separately segregated accounts, adding an additional layer of security against unauthorised use. Moreover, Exness has a Fund under the Financial Commission guarantee which doubles personal security of investor funds.