Trading may be affected by holidays in the underlying markets:
US Holidays: Affect US500 (follows NYSE calendar)
Global Markets: GOLD and OIL may have different schedules
24/7 Trading: Bitcoin settlement continues during holidays
Reduced Liquidity: Expect lower volume during holiday periods
Event Types
Holiday: Full market closure, no trading
Early Close: Market closes earlier than usual
Late Open: Market opens later than usual
Special Session: Modified trading rules or hours
Impact on Trading
Position Management: Plan exits before holidays
Funding Payments: May be adjusted during closures
Order Books: Reduced liquidity during affected periods
Risk Management: Higher volatility around closures
Instrument-Specific Rules
Different instruments may have different holiday schedules:
US500: Follows US market holidays
GOLD: Follows precious metals market schedule
OIL: Follows energy market schedule
Bitcoin Settlement: Always available 24/7
While underlying markets may close, Bitcoin settlement and basic platform operations continue 24/7. However, reduced liquidity is expected during holiday periods.
Always check the calendar before major holidays to plan your trading strategy and position management accordingly.