# Market Hours

Markets will follow the hours below:

<table><thead><tr><th width="129.33333333333331">Asset Class</th><th width="324.90625">Opening Hours</th><th>Exceptions</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Crypto</td><td>24/7</td><td>No market close</td></tr><tr><td>US Equities</td><td>Every weekday from 9.30AM ET to 4PM ET</td><td>Markets are closed on weekends, US Holidays, and during extraordinary events</td></tr><tr><td>FX</td><td>From Sunday 5PM ET to Friday 5PM ET;<br>With a 60-minute break each day beginning at 5:00PM ET</td><td>Trading continues during most US holidays</td></tr><tr><td>Metals</td><td>From Sunday 5PM ET to Friday 5PM ET; <br>With a 60-minute break each day beginning at 5:00PM ET</td><td>Metals trading also follow <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/tools-information/holiday-calendar.html">CME holiday closures</a></td></tr><tr><td>Commodities</td><td>From Sunday 6PM ET to Friday 5PM ET; <br>With a 60-minute break each day beginning at 5:00PM ET</td><td>Commodities follow <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/tools-information/holiday-calendar.html">CME holiday closures</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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