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Weekend Forex Trading: Can You Trade On Weekends?

Parshwa Turakhiya
Written by:
Parshwa Turakhiya
Chinmay Soni
Reviewed by:
Chinmay Soni
Mirjan Hipolito
Fact-checked by:
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Updated:
June 16, 2026

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Forex trading typically operates 24 hours a day, five days a week, from Monday to Friday, and the market is officially closed on weekends. However, some trading opportunities exist on weekends through Over-The-Counter (OTC) markets or brokers offering extended hours. Alternatively, you can consider trading on the cryptocurrency market, which is open 24 hours a day.

For many traders, weekends signal a break from the markets after a long week. However, some see weekends as an untapped opportunity for additional trading hours. While most major exchanges remain closed during Saturdays and Sundays, reduced market activity doesn't necessarily mean an absence of profit potential. Traders focused on cryptocurrencies can take advantage of round-the-clock trading access. This article evaluates the viability of weekend trading and provides guidance for navigating extended market access.

Can you trade on weekends?

Forex trading typically operates Monday through Friday, with the global Forex market functioning across different time zones. However, the market officially closes on weekends, meaning standard Forex trading is unavailable on Saturdays and Sundays. Despite this, there are alternatives and strategies to consider for weekend trading: OTC Forex trading during weekends, cryptocurrency trading, etc. Also you can utilize weekends to analyze your past trades, refine your strategies, and prepare for the week ahead. This downtime is ideal for learning and strategizing without the pressure of live trading.

  • Pros
  • Cons
  • Traders have ample time to analyze markets in peace. During the weekdays, many retail traders are busy at work. They have minimal time to keep track of charts and follow market news. Also, not every retail trader can afford to pay someone to handle their trades for them.
  • More time for cryptocurrency traders. Unlike the Forex and stock markets, the cryptocurrency market is open 24/7. Weekend trading for crypto traders is a great way to increase earnings.
  • Opportunity to practice trading strategies. Weekend trading is a great time to test strategies. The open markets are slow and few people are active. You do not need to test strategies on live accounts, but it will be easier to observe trends and draw conclusions.
  • Get a head start for weekday trading. Many traders use the points discussed above to prepare themselves for weekday trading. Analyzing the markets in a calm environment, and fine-tuning strategies are all crucial in giving a head start for the upcoming week.
  • Less liquid markets. Weekend markets have fewer active managers and participants, making trades less liquid. The scarcity of economic and geopolitical news is another contributor, forcing minimal movement for market prices. This situation makes the market less volatile. A less volatile market provides minimal opportunities for profits.
  • Fewer markets and trading assets. Most major markets are closed on weekends. Traders, therefore, have to make do with fewer, less popular markets that they may not usually trade on. This could be an inconvenience.
  • Odd trading hours. If a trader would prefer to stick to the major markets, they would need to trade at odd hours. In the example given at the beginning of this post, traders eager to keep trading into the weekend would only have the first four hours of the day.

Top options to trade on the weekends

We have mentioned a lot about specific markets that remain open over the weekend, but which markets are they? Here are some markets to consider for weekend trading:

Cryptocurrency market

The first market you should consider is the cryptocurrency market. It remains open 24/7 so you can consistently trade on this market without having to switch over the weekend. It is also the most rational option as this market is easy to access.

In addition, sometimes on weekends, there is normal liquidity. Unlike the Forex and stock markets, the cryptocurrency market can be more stable over weekends. Continuous availability means that traders can maximize their profits as well.

Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange

The Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange is open every day of the year except for select holidays. This market also has numerous assets and securities available for traders.

Traders have the option of choosing from:

  • Convertible securities

  • Corporate and government bonds

  • Short-term certificates

There are several companies to consider in this market, but the most promising are:

  • Bank Leumi

  • Solar Edge Technologies

Tadawul Index – Saudi Arabia

Tawadul market is open on all days of the week except for select holidays that change from year to year. You can trade on all major assets, and with all major instruments on this market.

The best companies to consider in this market are:

  • Saudi Aramco

  • Saudi Basic Industries

  • Saudi Telecom Companies

Best brokers to trade on the weekends

The primary opportunity for weekend trading is the cryptocurrency market. Brokers from this list support cryptocurrency trading on weekends.

Best brokers for trading on weekends
Weekend trading Crypto Min. deposit, $ Currency pairs Min Spread EUR/USD, pips Max Spread EUR/USD, pips Investor protection Open an account

ZForex

Yes Yes 10 50 0.1 0.4 No Go to broker
Your capital is at risk.

IG Markets

Yes Yes 1 80 0.6 1.2 £85,000 €100,000 SGD 75,000 Study review

Blackbird

Yes Yes 1 50 0.1 0.4 €100,000 (ES) Study review

XPro Markets

Yes Yes 250 50 0.2 0.7 €20,000 Study review

iBroker

Yes Yes 1 120 0.1 0.3 €100,000 (ES) Study review

Main strategies designed for weekend trading

Here are the main strategies designed for weekend trading:

Gap trading strategy

Gap trading is a straightforward and systematic approach to buying and shorting stocks. It occurs when finding stocks with a price gap from the previous close. Users are then expected to watch the first hour of trading to classify the trading range. In other words, increasing above that range signals a buy, while dropping below signals a short.

  • Pros
  • Cons
  • Traders can leverage tools to help interpret data.
  • Great for seasoned investors.
  • It can be highly lucrative when done right.
  • Traders must be capable of interpreting their own data.
  • False positives are common.
  • Not good for beginners.

Bollinger Bands

On the other hand, Bollinger Bands are a trading tool that helps determine entry and exit points for a trade. They are typically used to identify overbought and oversold conditions.

  • Pros
  • Cons
  • Easy to interpret visually.
  • May be used both as a volatility indicator, as well as a momentum oscillator.
  • May be applied to underlying assets across any time frame.
  • Can provide precise entry levels and stop loss and take-profit zones.
  • They work better in sideways markets than in trending markets.
  • Not ideal for extreme price readings.
  • They may trigger their signals. Therefore, it’s crucial to use signals in agreement with other aspects of technical analysis.

Use weekends as your secret weapon for preparation

Anastasiia Chabaniuk
Anastasiia Chabaniuk Educational Content Editor

Weekend Forex trading isn’t just about staying active but about finding opportunities where others see downtime. Instead of focusing on regular trading hours, explore OTC markets or crypto-Forex pairs that operate on weekends. These smaller markets might not have as much activity, but they offer a great chance to sharpen your skills in reading subtle price movements and spotting patterns that are harder to see during busy hours. Pay close attention to how weekend news could create gaps when trading resumes, and use that knowledge to identify strong entry or exit points ahead of time.

Use weekends as your secret weapon for preparation. While most traders wait for Monday, dive into backtesting your strategies, reviewing risk management plans, and studying how markets reacted to similar news events in the past. It’s also a great time to experiment with a demo account, simulating trades based on hypothetical weekend data to test your reactions in quieter conditions. Weekend trading isn’t just about making trades — it’s about using the time to prepare so you can hit the ground running when markets reopen.

Conclusion

Weekend trading presents unique opportunities for traders willing to explore alternatives outside traditional Forex markets. While the Forex market closes from Friday evening to Sunday evening, options such as cryptocurrencies, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, and the Saudi Arabian market remain open, offering avenues for continued trading. However, traders must be mindful of the lower liquidity, higher volatility, and potential risks associated with weekend markets. By carefully planning trades, analyzing markets during this downtime, and implementing robust risk management strategies, traders can make the most of weekend trading while staying prepared for the week ahead.

FAQs

Should beginner traders attempt weekend trading?

Weekend trading carries extra risks, prices can fluctuate more sharply on low liquidity, so beginners should avoid it until gaining more experience.

What cryptocurrency trading strategies work on weekends?

Of all the strategies out there, Gap trading, Bollinger Bands, and breakout trading with sufficient volatility has shown historical significance in weekend trading.

Should stop losses be wider on weekends?

Yes, to protect from potential gaps due to low liquidity overnight or between sessions.

Does weekend trading require a different mindset?

Yes, patience and discipline are key due to lack of confirmations from regular market activity.

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Parshwa Turakhiya
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Parshwa is a content expert and finance professional possessing deep knowledge of stock and options trading, technical and fundamental analysis, and equity research. As a Chartered Accountant Finalist, Parshwa also has expertise in Forex, crypto trading, and personal taxation.

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Chinmay Soni is a financial analyst with more than 5 years of experience in working with stocks, Forex, derivatives, and other assets. As a founder of a boutique research firm and an active researcher, he covers various industries and fields, providing insights backed by statistical data.

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Cryptocurrency and stock expert

Mirjan Hipolito is a journalist and news editor at Traders Union. She is an expert crypto writer with five years of experience in the financial markets.

Glossary for novice traders
Forex Trading

Forex trading, short for foreign exchange trading, is the practice of buying and selling currencies in the global foreign exchange market with the aim of profiting from fluctuations in exchange rates. Traders speculate on whether one currency will rise or fall in value relative to another currency and make trading decisions accordingly. However, beware that trading carries risks, and you can lose your whole capital.

Index

Index in trading is the measure of the performance of a group of stocks, which can include the assets and securities in it.

Risk Management

Risk management is a risk management model that involves controlling potential losses while maximizing profits. The main risk management tools are stop loss, take profit, calculation of position volume taking into account leverage and pip value.

Options trading

Options trading is a financial derivative strategy that involves the buying and selling of options contracts, which give traders the right (but not the obligation) to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price, known as the strike price, before or on a predetermined expiration date. There are two main types of options: call options, which allow the holder to buy the underlying asset, and put options, which allow the holder to sell the underlying asset.

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is a type of digital or virtual currency that relies on cryptography for security. Unlike traditional currencies issued by governments (fiat currencies), cryptocurrencies operate on decentralized networks, typically based on blockchain technology.

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