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XAUUSD - Gold Trading Conditions
| Options | Classic & Direct Standard | Classic & Direct Nano | Classic & Direct Demo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed spread, pip | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Floating Spread, pip | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Order distance, pip | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Swap (Long/Short) | -111.46 / -68.39 USD per 100 oz | -111.46 / -68.39 USD per 100 oz | -111.46 / -68.39 USD per 100 oz |
| Pip Size | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
|
Available volumes | 10.00 – 1700.00 oz | 1.00 – 100.00 oz | >=1.00 oz |
| Contract size | -/- | -/- | -/- |
|
1 pip value per 1 OZ | 0.01 USD | 0.01 USD | 0.01 USD |
| Options | Classic Standard | Classic Micro | Classic Demo | Classic PAMM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed spread, pip | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Order distance, pip | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Swap (Long/Short) | -111.46 / -68.39 USD per 1 lot | -111.46 / -68.39 USD per 1 lot | -111.46 / -68.39 USD per 1 lot | -111.46 / -68.39 USD per 1 lot |
| Pip Size | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
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Available volumes | 0.1 – 40 lot | 0.01 – 1 lot | 0.1 – 40 lot | 0.1 – 40 lot |
| Lot size | 100 oz | 100 oz | 100 oz | 100 oz |
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1 pip value per 1 lot | 1 USD | 1 USD | 1 USD | 1 USD |
| Options | Direct Standard | Direct Micro | Direct Demo | Pro Standard | Pro Micro | Pro Demo | Direct PAMM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floating Spread, pip | 36 | 36 | 36 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 36 |
| Order distance, pip | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Swap (Long/Short) | -111.46 / -68.39 USD per 1 lot | -111.46 / -68.39 USD per 1 lot | -111.46 / -68.39 USD per 1 lot | -111.46 / -68.39 USD per 1 lot | -111.46 / -68.39 USD per 1 lot | -111.46 / -68.39 USD per 1 lot | -111.46 / -68.39 USD per 1 lot |
| Pip Size | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
|
Available volumes | 0.1 – 40 lot | 0.01 – 40 lot | 0.1 – 40 lot | 0.1 – 40 lot | 0.01 – 40 lot | 0.1 – 40 lot | 0.1 – 40 lot |
| Lot size | 100 oz | 100 oz | 100 oz | 100 oz | 100 oz | 100 oz | 100 oz |
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1 pip value per 1 lot | 1 USD | 1 USD | 1 USD | 1 USD | 1 USD | 1 USD | 1 USD |
XAUUSD Trading Hours
XAUUSD trading hours refer to the time when investors can buy and sell Gold in the market. Gold is traded across multiple global exchanges, which allows investors to trade almost continuously throughout the week. In Central European Time (CET), trading starts on Monday at 11:00 PM and closes on Friday at 11:00 PM.
While Gold can be traded 24 hours a day during this period, the most active and volatile hours usually occur during the London and New York session overlap, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM CET. There is also a smaller trading peak during the Asian session, typically between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM CET. Knowing these hours helps traders take advantage of higher liquidity and price movement opportunities.
Gold vs US Dollars
XAUUSD reflects current value of one ounce of gold expressed in US dollars. Gold has been historically considered the ultimate store of value, a protection against inflation, a hedge in social and political crises, and its role is accepted worldwide due to an exceptional liquidity.
FAQ
What time does the XAUUSD market open?
In Central European Time (CET), trading starts on Monday at 11:00 PM and closes on Friday at 11:00 PM.
What are best gold trading strategies?
Here are the most effective gold trading strategies, depending on your style:
- Day trading strategy
- Trend following strategy
- Moving average crossover strategy
- Fibonacci retracement strategy
- News trading strategy
Does gold trade 24 hours a day?
Gold is open for trading 24 hours from Monday to Friday.
What is the best time to trade Gold?
The most active and volatile hours usually occur during the London and New York session overlap, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM CET.
Gold Market News
XAUUSD (Gold Spot vs. US Dollar) has seen a massive surge, hitting fresh all-time highs above the $4,200 mark this past week, on track for one of its strongest weekly gains in years.
Drivers: The surge is primarily fueled by a weaker live dollar index, escalating US government shutdown fears, geopolitical anxieties, and heightened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in the near term. Gold's role as a safe-haven asset is being strongly reinforced.
Technical Warning: Despite the record breakout, some technical analysis suggests "exhaustion risk" is mounting due to the extreme duration and momentum of the rally.
Central banks, including those of Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, El Salvador, and Poland, have been significant buyers, seeking to diversify reserves and reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar.
