Are cryptocurrency markets always open?
Global cryptocurrency markets are open around the clock, so traders can open and close positions 24 hours a day – even on the weekend.
With FOREX.com, you can trade crypto CFDs 24/7, from 8pm AEDT Saturday until 9am AEDT the following Saturday. See below for more details on FOREX.com's crypto trading hours.
What are the cryptocurrency trading hours?
Cryptocurrency |
Global market opening hours |
FOREX.com opening hours (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 24/7 | 20:00 Saturday until 09:00 (following) Saturday |
| Ethereum | 24/7 | 20:00 Saturday until 09:00 (following) Saturday |
| Litecoin | 24/7 | 20:00 Saturday until 09:00 (following) Saturday |
| Ripple | 24/7 | 20:00 Saturday until 09:00 (following) Saturday |
At FOREX.com, you can trade crypto CFDs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from 8pm AEDT Saturday to 9am the following Saturday. Learn more about trading cryptocurrency CFDs or open an account with us to get started.
When is the best time to trade cryptocurrency?
The best time of day to trade cryptocurrency CFDs is usually in the market’s peak trading hours, which are between 8am to 4pm in local time, when there is the highest volume of trading.
What time of day are crypto CFDs most traded?
The most popular time to trade cryptocurrency CFDs is when global trading activity is at its highest. This is usually around the Asian, European and US sessions opening, and during times where two sessions overlap resulting in higher liquidity, frequent price moves and elevated trading volumes.
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