Markets do not stop when the trading week ends. Trade CFDs on gold and silver around the clock, plus cryptocurrencies and synthetic indices, while traditional exchanges are closed, all from one ThinkTrader account.
The basics
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 and synthetic indices.
Pricing depends on the instrument. Crypto CFDs track live prices from digital-asset markets that run continuously, while synthetic indices simulate price movements through cryptographically secure random number generators, unaffected by economic events or news. For metals and other instruments linked to traditional markets, weekend pricing reflects sources such as related futures, market conditions, global sentiment and pre-market flows. 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
Here is what is available to trade outside standard weekday hours. Availability of crypto and synthetic indices depends on your account entity and region.
Trade the two best-known precious metals around the clock, including across the weekend. Gold and silver are widely used to express views on risk sentiment, inflation and the US dollar, all of which can move while equity markets are shut.
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.
Synthetic indices simulate real-world price movements through cryptographically secure random number generators, so they are unaffected by economic events or news. That gives consistent volatility and price action around the clock, including weekends and holidays.
The opportunity
News, politics and sentiment do not wait for the weekday open. Weekend markets give traders practical ways to respond.
Keep trading on Saturday and Sunday, even when stock, index and interbank forex markets are shut for the week.
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.
Use weekend instruments to help manage positions opened during the week, or to test new strategies in live conditions.
Trade weekend markets on ThinkTrader with competitive spreads and the reliable execution you use during the week.
Sessions
Weekend availability varies by instrument. The times below are indicative. Always check the live contract specifications on the platform before placing a trade.
Getting started
Open an accountRegister and complete verification for a ThinkMarkets live account.
Fund your accountAdd funds using one of the supported deposit methods.
Find a weekend marketOn ThinkTrader, search for gold, silver, a crypto pair or a synthetic index.
Trade with a planSet your position size and risk controls before you place the trade.
FAQ
Traditional interbank forex markets are closed over the weekend, so standard FX pairs are not available on Saturday and Sunday. You can, however, trade other markets at the weekend with ThinkMarkets, including gold, silver, cryptocurrencies and synthetic indices.
With ThinkMarkets you can currently trade CFDs on gold and silver around the clock, plus cryptocurrencies and synthetic indices. Crypto and synthetic availability depends on your account entity and region. The range of weekend markets may be expanded over time.
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.
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
Competitive spreads, reliable execution and multilingual support available 24/7.
Access weekend markets on ThinkTrader, with MetaTrader also available for supported instruments.
Trade gold, silver, cryptocurrencies and synthetic indices outside standard weekday hours, with more instruments to be added over time.
Trade in a regulated environment with transparent pricing, all from a single trusted account.
Start trading
Open an account with ThinkMarkets and be ready to trade gold, silver, crypto and synthetics this weekend.
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