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What happens to open trades when the market closes?

Most trades close automatically at market close on Fridays. Crypto may remain open.

Updated over a month ago

Open trades at market close

Most markets close weekly on Friday at 20:00 UTC and reopen on Sunday at 21:00 UTC.

Any open trades in instruments that follow these hours will be automatically closed at the weekly market close.

Cryptocurrency exception

Cryptocurrency markets generally remain open over the weekend. However, some brokers may pause trading briefly for system resets or maintenance.

To avoid surprises, always check the instrument specifications in your platform to confirm exact trading hours.

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