AND HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Trading Update | Jan 1, 2026
All times hereafter are expressed in MetaTrader platform time — GMT+2.
Market Break
No disruptions or holidays are expected in the upcoming week. Therefore, the trading sessions will continue without interruption.
Margin Update Notice
As part of our regular process to keep simulated instruments aligned with current market conditions, the initial and maintenance margin requirements for the following simulated futures contracts will be updated starting on Monday, January 5 2025:
- XAUG26.sim – New margin: $2,200 per lot
Please review your open positions and ensure that your account maintains sufficient equity to meet the updated requirements. Accounts that do not meet the new margin requirements may be subject to automatic position closure.
Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Due to the Christmas and New Year’s Eve festivities, there will be adjustments to the standard trading hours. Kindly refer to the schedule below for specific details:
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Simulated Assets
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24th December
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25th December
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31st December
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1st January
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| Simulated – Spot FX | Closed |
Closed
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| Simulated – Indices | Close Early at 20:45 | Closed | Closed | |
| Simulated – Commodities |
Close Early at 20:45
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Closed
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Closed
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| Simulated – Crypto | Close Early at 20:45 | Closed | Closed |
*Please note that the dates listed above may be adjusted based on additional information received in the coming weeks.
Each Friday at market close, the trading platform enters maintenance mode. During this window, trading may be disabled and access to the platform may be fully restricted.
Overnight rollover swaps are subject to regular changes and adjustments, reflecting, among other things, interest rate differentials and dividend adjustments. If you are holding positions overnight, please be reminded that it is your responsibility to check these swaps in the contract specification for each simulated symbol, and to adjust (if needed) and manage your positions accordingly. FTMO is not responsible for trading results affected by swap changes or adjustments.
