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Trading hours schedule for the US Presidents' Day

Dear Traders,

Please be aware of the trading schedule changes on the US Presidents' Day (all times are GMT+2):

Monday, February 17

Commodity CFDs:

• Gold (XAUUSD) – trading until 21:30;
• Silver (XAGUSD) - trading until 21:30;
• UK Brent (XBRUSD) - trading until 21:15;
• US Crude (XTIUSD) - trading until 21:15;
• US Natural Gas (XNGUSD) - trading until 21:15.

Index CFDs:

• Japan 225 (#J225) - trading until 20:00;
• US SPX 500 (#SPXm) - trading until 20:00;
• US Tech 100 (#NDXm) - trading until 20:00;
• Wall Street 30 (#WS30m) - trading until 20:00.

Stock CFDs: trading closed.

All other financial markets will be traded as usual.

Please consider this information as you plan your trading and note that the hours above are subject to change. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Telegram.

FXOpen Unveils New App for Seamless Account Management

FXOpen is excited to announce the launch of the FXOpen App, a dedicated mobile application designed to give traders full control of their accounts anytime, anywhere. With a focus on speed, security, and convenience, the new app streamlines account management, ensuring that everything traders need is just a tap away.  

Key features of the FXOpen App include:

• Secure Top-Ups – Add funds to your account effortlessly.
• Instant Transfers Between Accounts – Access your balance with ease, whenever you need it.
• Clear Balance Overview – View available and locked balances at a glance.
• Flexible Account Management – Add, monitor, and fund trading accounts on the go.
• Instant Support Access – Connect with our Help Centre or live chat for real-time assistance.
• Full Profile Control – Update personal details and manage account settings anytime.

The FXOpen App simplifies the way traders manage their accounts, offering a seamless, user-friendly experience.

and take control of your account management with greater speed and flexibility.

If you have any questions, please contact our friendly Customer Support team via email [email protected] or Live chat.

We wish you the best of luck with your trading.

Trading Hour Schedule for the Hong Kong Lunar New Year Holiday

Dear Traders,

Please be aware of the trading schedule changes for the Hong Kong Lunar New Year holiday (all times are GMT+2):

Hong Kong 50 (#HSI)

• January 28:  trading until 21:00;
• January 29-31: trading closed;
• February 3: trading starts at 03:15.

HK Stock CFDs

• January 28 - February 4: trading closed.

All other financial markets will be traded as usual.

Please consider this information as you plan your trading and note that the hours above are subject to change.

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Stay Ahead of the Markets: FXOpen Launches Our New Forward-Looking ‘Market Insights’ Series

Here at FXOpen, we are excited to announce the launch of our enhanced weekly video series, ‘Market Insights with Gary Thomson.’ This new series is designed to give you a forward-looking perspective on the economic and market developments that could shape trading conditions in the days ahead.

This updated format replaces our previous Market Wrap series, which focused on reviewing past events. With ‘Market Insights,’ we are taking a fresh approach by looking ahead to upcoming economic data releases, geopolitical events, and central bank announcements. Our goal is to help you stay informed about key factors that might influence the markets and deepen your understanding of the trading landscape.

The series is hosted by Gary Thomson, Chief Operating Officer of FXOpen UK, a seasoned financial markets professional with decades of experience and a deep understanding of global market trends. In each episode, Gary will explore key themes and developments for the week ahead, offering valuable context to help you stay ahead of the markets with confidence.

This series is part of our broader strategy to deliver educational and informational content tailored to your needs. By focusing on relevant market developments, ‘Market Insights’ provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your market awareness and stay connected to the factors driving global financial markets.

The first episode of ‘Market Insights’ premiered on Monday, 13th January, and new episodes will be released every Monday. You can watch them on the FXOpen YouTube channel and the News and Analysis pages of our website.

Don’t miss out - stay informed and stay ahead by subscribing to our YouTube channel today. We look forward to helping you make the most of your trading journey with FXOpen.

Trading Hours Schedule for January 2025

Dear Traders

Please be aware of the trading schedule changes for January 2025 (all times are GMT+2):

Thursday 9th January 2025

• US Index CFDs - trading until 16:30

Monday 20th January 2025

• US Index CFDs and #J225 - trading until 20:00
• XTIUSD - trading until 21:00
• US Stocks CFDs - trading closed

Friday 24th January 2025

• #AUS200 - trading until 23:00

Tuesday 28th January 2025

• #HSI - trading until 21:00

All other financial markets will be traded as usual.

Please consider this information as you plan your trading and note that the hours above are subject to change.

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Trading Hours Schedule for the 2024-2025 Winter Holiday Period

Dear Traders,

Please be aware of the trading schedule changes for the Christmas and New Year holiday period (all times are GMT+2):

Monday, December 23

Indices CFD:

• #ESX50 — trading until 23:00;
• #GDAXIm — trading until 23:00.

Tuesday, December 24

Commodities CFD:

• XAUUSD — trading until 20:45;
• XAGUSD — trading until 20:45;
• XBRUSD — trading until 20:30;
• XTIUSD — trading until 20:30;
• XNGUSD — trading until 20:30.

Indices CFD:

• #UK100 — trading until 15:00;
• #SPXm — trading until 20:15;
• #NDXm — trading until 20:15;
• #WS30m — trading until 20:15;
• #J225 — trading until 20:15;
• #FCHI — trading until 16:00;
• #ESX50 — trading closed;
• #GDAXIm — trading closed;
• #AUS200 — trading until 05:30.

US Stocks CFD — trading until 20:00.

Wednesday, December 25

All markets (except Crypto CFDs): trading closed.

Thursday, December 26

Indices CFD:

• #ESX50 — trading closed;
• #GDAXIm — trading closed;
• #FCHI — trading closed.

Friday, December 27

Indices CFD:

• #UK100 — trading starts at 03:00;
• #HSI — trading starts at 03:15;
• #ESX50 — trading starts at 02:15;
• #GDAXIm — trading starts at 02:15;
• #FCHI — trading starts at 09:00.

Monday, December 30

Indices CFD:

• #ESX50 — trading until 23:00;
• #GDAXIm — trading until 23:00.

Tuesday, December 31

Commodities CFD:

• XBRUSD — trading until 21:30.

Indices CFD:

• #UK100 — trading until 15:00;
• #HSI — trading until 06:00;
• #FCHI — trading until 16:00;
• #AUS200 — trading until 05:30.

Wednesday, January 1

All markets (except Crypto CFDs): trading closed.

Thursday, January 2

Indices CFD:

• #UK100  — trading starts at 03:00;
• #HSI — trading starts at 03:15;
• #ESX50 — trading starts at 02:15;
• #GDAXIm — trading starts at 02:15;
• #FCHI — trading starts at 09:00.

All other financial markets will be traded as usual.

Our Customer Support team will still be available during our regular hours, except for Wednesday 25th December and Wednesday 1st January 2025, when our office will be closed, and Thursday 2nd January 2025, where Support will be available from 07:00 to 17:00 GMT.

For urgent trading matters for live account clients only, the trading line  +64 9 801 0123, will be available when the markets are open.

Please consider this information as you plan your trading and note that the hours above are subject to change.

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Changes to our account offering from 20th December

As part of FXOpen’s commitment to providing you with the most advanced and competitive trading environment, we would like to advise that STP, Crypto, and Micro accounts will be discontinued on Friday, 20th December 2024.

What Does This Mean for You?

For STP and Crypto account holders:

To continue trading seamlessly, open an ECN account today by:

• Logging into your Client Portal.
• Navigating to the ‘Accounts’ section.
• Clicking ‘Add an Account’ and following the prompts.

Key Dates:

As of Friday, 6th December, STP and Crypto accounts without open positions will be in Close Only mode.

On Friday 20th December after 22:00 GMT, open positions and funds will be transferred to your ECN account (if created). Otherwise, positions will be closed at market prices, and your balance moved to your Main account.

For Micro Account Holders:

Please close all open positions by 22:00 GMT on Friday, 20th December. Any positions still open after this time will be closed at the market price, and remaining balances transferred to your Main account.

Micro accounts without open positions will enter Close Only mode from 6th December 2024.

Why choose an ECN account?

With an ECN account, you will trade on the raw price from the banks and liquidity providers and pay a small commission, from $1.5 per lot. This is the most cost-effective form of FX trading and is ideal for executing large volume trades. Furthermore, an ECN account allows you to trade over 700 markets from one account, including forex, commodities, shares, ETFs, indices and cryptocurrency CFDs.

Need help?

Our helpful Customer Support team is here to assist you. Live chat with us or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Trading Hours Schedule for 2024 Thanksgiving Day

Dear Traders,

Please be aware of the trading schedule changes for the 2024 Thanksgiving Day, November 28-29 (times given are GMT+2):

Thursday, November 28

Commodities CFD:

• XAUUSD (Gold vs. US dollar) — trading until 21:30;
• XAGUSD (Silver vs. US dollar) — trading until 21:30.
• XNGUSD (US Natural Gas) — trading until 20:15;
• XBRUSD (UK Brent) — trading until 20:15;
• XTIUSD (US WTI Crude) — trading until 20:15.

US Indices CFD, #J225 (Japan 225): trading until 20:00.

US Stocks CFD:

• trading closed.

Friday, November 29

Commodities CFD:

• XAUUSD (Gold vs. US dollar) — trading until 21:45;
• XAGUSD (Silver vs. US dollar) — trading until 21:45.
• XNGUSD (US Natural Gas) — trading until 20:30;
• XBRUSD (UK Brent) — trading until 20:30;
• XTIUSD (US WTI Crude) — trading until 20:30.

US Indices CFD, #J225 (Japan 225): trading until 20:15.

US Stocks CFD:

• trading until 20:00.

All other financial markets will be traded as usual.

Please consider this information as you plan your trading and note that the hours above are subject to change.

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Setting FXOpen Servers to Winter Time

Dear Traders,

Please be informed that on November 3, 2024, FXOpen will set its trading servers to winter time, moving from GMT+3 to GMT+2.

This change will take effect at the market opening on Monday, November 4, 2024. For crypto* CFD accounts, where weekend trading is available, traders will see the adjustment a day earlier, on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

The time adjustment will apply to all trading account types on the FXOpen platform. This change will not impact any open trades or the order placement, closing, or modification processes. However, we recommend accounting for the time shift in your trading plans.

Lastly, please synchronise the time zone of your EAs and indicators to FXOpen’s server time, now GMT+2.

*At FXOpen UK, Cryptocurrency CFDs are only available for trading by those clients categorised as Professional clients under FCA Rules. They are not available for trading by Retail clients.

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Trading Hours Schedule for the National Day and Double Ninth Festival in Hong Kong

Dear Traders,

Due to the National Day and Double Ninth Festival in Hong Kong, you will experience the following changes in the trading hours schedule (all times are GMT+3):

Tuesday, 1st October

Indices CFD:

• #HSI - trading closed.

HK Stocks CFD: trading closed.

Thursday, 10th October

Indices CFD:

• #HSI - trading until 22:00.

Friday, 11th October

Indices CFD:

• #HSI - trading closed.

HK Stocks CFD: trading closed.

Monday, 14th October

Indices CFD:

• #HSI - trading starts at 04:15.

All other financial markets will be traded as usual.

Please consider this information as you plan your trading and note that the hours above are subject to change.

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New Forex Pairs Added: EUR/ZAR and USD/ZAR Now Available for Trading

Due to increased client demand, FXOpen is delighted to announce the addition of two new forex pairs to our growing list of markets: EUR/ZAR (Euro/South African Rand) and USD/ZAR (US Dollar/South African Rand). We are committed to continuing to provide our traders with access to diverse opportunities in global markets.

Why Trade EUR/ZAR and USD/ZAR?

South Africa is one of the largest and most dynamic emerging markets. The South African Rand (ZAR) is heavily influenced by global factors, including commodity prices and emerging market sentiment. These characteristics create unique trading opportunities for those looking to diversify their strategies.
The EUR/ZAR and USD/ZAR currency pairs are particularly popular due to their volatility, making them ideal for traders who are experienced in managing risk.

Ready to Start Trading EUR/ZAR and USD/ZAR?

Log in to your ECN trading account today to explore the opportunities presented by EUR/ZAR and USD/ZAR. These pairs are available on all FXOpen trading platforms; TickTrader, MT4, MT5 and TradingView.

News About USD/TRY and EUR/TRY

Additionally, we are pleased to inform you that forex pairs USD/TRY and EUR/TRY are now back to full trading.

Read more about trading in volatile conditions here and we wish you the best of luck with your trading.

Change of Trading Hours for France 40 Index

Dear Traders,
Please find our updated trading schedule on Friday, 6th September, and Monday, 9th September, 2024 (all times are GMT+3):

Friday, September 6

Indices CFD:

• #FCHI (France 40) - trading until 19:30.

Monday, September 9

Indices CFD:

• #FCHI (France 40) - trading starts at 09:00.

All other financial markets will be traded as usual.

Please consider this information as you plan your trading and note that the hours above are subject to change.

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Trading Hours Schedule for the US Labour Day

Dear Traders,

Due to the Labour Day in the US on 2nd September, you will experience the following changes in the trading hours schedule (all times are GMT+3):

Monday, September 2

Commodities CFD:

• XAUUSD: trading until 21:30;
• XAGUSD: until 21:30;
• XBRUSD: until 20:30;
• XNGUSD: until 20:30.

Indices CFD:

• #J225: until 20:00;
• #WS30m: until 20:00;
• #SPXm: until 20:00;
• #NDXm: until 20:00.

US Stocks CFD: trading closed.

All other financial markets will be traded as usual.

Please consider this information as you plan your trading and note that the hours above are subject to change.

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Trading Hours Schedule for the UK Summer Bank Holiday

Dear Traders,

Due to the Summer Bank Holiday in the UK on 26th August, you will experience the following changes in the trading hours schedule (all times are GMT+3):

Indices: UK100 (#UK100)

• Friday, 23rd August: trading until 23:00;
• Monday, 26th August: trading closed;
• Tuesday, 27th August: trading starts at 03:00.

All other financial markets will be traded as usual.

Please consider this information as you plan your trading and note that the hours above are subject to change.

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FXOpen Unveils Refreshed Client Portal to Enhance User Experience

FXOpen is delighted to announce the launch of its redesigned Client Portal, aimed at providing a more intuitive and engaging user experience for our traders.

The new Client Portal boasts a modern and streamlined design, offering traders a seamless experience across all devices. With a focus on user-friendliness and accessibility, the revamped Portal features include:

Simplified navigation: An intuitive menu structure and improved navigation allow traders to easily explore our services, manage deposits and withdrawals effortlessly, with improved functionalities.

Enhanced visuals: Rich, captivating visuals and an updated design aesthetic provide a more engaging experience, complemented by high-quality imagery and an intuitive colour scheme.

Optimised performance: The redesigned Portal offers faster loading times and improved performance, ensuring swift access to information and a smoother overall experience.

Personalised settings: our clients can customise their preferences and tailor their experience according to their individual needs.

Responsive design: The Portal’s responsive layout ensures optimal viewing and functionality on various devices, from desktops to tablets and mobile phones, providing a consistent and user-friendly experience.

Enhanced security: We have implemented refactored security flows to provide you with enhanced security and significantly faster confirmation of actions, ensuring a more seamless and secure client experience.

Should you have any questions or need assistance while navigating the new features, our dedicated  Support team is available to provide you with prompt assistance.