Trading Hours
Market sessions, best trading times, and weekend policies
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What is the best time to trade stock indices?
What is the best time to trade stock indices?
US indices (S&P 500, NASDAQ) are most active during US market hours (09:30-16:00 EST), especially the first and last hour. European indices (DAX, FTSE) peak during 08:00-16:30 CET. For volatility, trade around economic announcements and earnings seasons.
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What are crypto trading hours?
What are crypto trading hours?
Crypto markets trade 24/5: Monday 00:00 GMT to Friday 22:00 GMT. Unlike forex, crypto has no sessions - prices move continuously based on global exchange activity. Best volatility often occurs during US and European business hours.
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What are the trading hours for stock CFDs?
What are the trading hours for stock CFDs?
Stock CFD trading hours follow the underlying stock exchanges: US stocks (NYSE/NASDAQ) 09:30-16:00 EST, European stocks (LSE) 08:00-16:30 GMT, Asian stocks (TSE) 09:00-15:00 JST. Milton offers extended hours trading on major stocks for maximum flexibility.