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Gold
Trade gold around the clock, including across the weekend. Gold is widely used to express views on risk sentiment, inflation and the US dollar, all of which can move while equity markets are shut.
Weekend trading
Markets do not stop when the trading week ends. Trade CFDs on gold and silver around the clock, plus cryptocurrencies, while traditional exchanges are closed, all from one ThinkTrader account.
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The basics
What is weekend trading?
Weekend trading is the ability to open and close positions on Saturdays and Sundays, when traditional stock, index and interbank forex markets are closed. With ThinkMarkets, weekend access covers CFDs on gold and silver, which trade around the clock, alongside cryptocurrencies.
Pricing depends on the instrument. Crypto CFDs track live prices from digital-asset markets that run continuously. Weekend pricing for metals reflects sources such as related futures, prevailing market conditions, global sentiment and pre-market flows rather than a single live exchange feed. You trade it all through the same platform and account you use during the week. Learn more about forex trading and CFD trading to see how these instruments work.
Weekend markets
What can you trade on weekends?
Here is what is available to trade outside standard weekday hours. Availability of crypto depends on your account entity and region.
XAG/USD
Silver
Trade silver around the clock, including across the weekend. Silver combines a safe-haven role with industrial demand, which can make its price action more pronounced than gold in some conditions.
BTC, ETH & altcoins
Cryptocurrencies
Digital-asset markets never close, which makes crypto CFDs a natural fit for the weekend. Go long or short on Bitcoin, Ethereum and a wide range of altcoins, including Solana, XRP, Cardano, Litecoin and Dogecoin, without owning the underlying coin.
The opportunity
Why trade on weekends?
News, politics and sentiment do not wait for the weekday open. Weekend markets give traders practical ways to respond.
Stay active when markets are closed
Keep trading on Saturday and Sunday, even when stock, index and interbank forex markets are shut for the week.
React early to breaking news
Major economic or geopolitical developments often land over the weekend. Weekend markets let you act on them as they happen rather than waiting for Monday.
Manage weekday exposure
Use weekend markets to help manage positions opened during the week, or to test new strategies in live conditions.
Competitive pricing and reliable execution
Trade weekend markets on ThinkTrader with competitive spreads and the reliable execution you use during the week.
Sessions
Weekend trading hours
Weekend availability is shown below. The times are indicative. Always check the live contract specifications on the platform before placing a trade.
GoldXAU/USD
Availability: Around the clock
Hours: Continuous, including Saturday and Sunday
SilverXAG/USD
Availability: Around the clock
Hours: Continuous, including Saturday and Sunday
CryptocurrenciesBitcoin, Ethereum and major altcoins
Availability: Around the clock
Hours: 24/7, subject to entity and region
ForexInterbank pairs
Availability: Weekdays only
Hours: Closed from Friday evening to Sunday evening
Getting started
How to start weekend trading with ThinkMarkets
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Open an accountRegister and complete verification for a ThinkMarkets live account.
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Fund your accountAdd funds using one of the supported deposit methods.
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Find a weekend marketOn ThinkTrader, search for gold, silver or a crypto pair.
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Trade with a planSet your position size and risk controls before you place the trade.
FAQ
Weekend trading: frequently asked questions
Can you trade forex on weekends?
Traditional interbank forex markets are closed over the weekend, so standard FX pairs are not available on Saturday and Sunday. You can, however, trade gold, silver and cryptocurrencies at the weekend with ThinkMarkets, around the clock.
What markets are open on weekends?
With ThinkMarkets you can currently trade CFDs on gold and silver around the clock, plus cryptocurrencies.
Can I hold weekend positions into Monday?
Yes. Weekend positions can typically be held as the main session resumes, subject to the contract specifications and any applicable swap or financing charges for the instrument.
How is margin calculated for weekend trades?
Margin requirements are set according to the specific instrument and prevailing market conditions. Review the contract specifications on the platform to understand leverage, margin levels and risk parameters before placing a trade. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.
Why ThinkMarkets
Why trade weekends with ThinkMarkets
Competitive pricing and support
Competitive spreads, reliable execution and multilingual support available 24/7.
Trade on platforms you know
Access weekend markets on ThinkTrader, with MetaTrader also available for supported instruments.
Weekend market access
Trade gold, silver and cryptocurrencies outside standard weekday hours, around the clock, including Saturday and Sunday.
A regulated global broker
Trade in a regulated environment with transparent pricing, all from a single trusted account.
Start trading
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Open an account with ThinkMarkets and be ready to trade gold, silver and crypto this weekend.
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