AND HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Trading Update | 2 Apr, 2026
All times hereafter are expressed in MetaTrader platform time — GMT+3.
Increased Risk of Price Abnormalities
Due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, market conditions may become unstable across multiple asset classes, including FX pairs, equity indices, metals, commodities, and energy-related markets. Markets may react rapidly to new developments or headlines, potentially leading to abnormal trading conditions such as:
- sharp price movements
- increased volatility
- price gaps
- wider spreads
- slippage
- reduced liquidity
- difficulties with order execution
These conditions may result in irregular price behaviour and significantly increased trading risk. Clients are strongly advised to exercise extra caution and ensure their risk management settings are appropriate when opening or holding positions.
Easter Holidays In USA
Due to Good Friday and Easter in the United States and Europe, starting on Friday, 3 Apr 2026, there will be adjustments to the standard trading hours. The changes will be as follows:
Friday, 3 Apr 2026:
- XAUUSD.sim, XAUM26.sim, XAGUSD.sim, USOILK26.sim, and USOIL.sim will be closed for the whole day.
- US100.sim, US100M26.sim, US30.sim, US30M26.sim, US500M26.sim and US500.sim will close early at 16:14.
- BTCUSDJ.sim and BTCUSD.sim will close early at 18:14.
Daylight Saving Time Change in Australia
On Sunday, 5 Apr 2026, Australia will transition from Daylight Saving Time (DST). Trading will not be interrupted. For NZD pairs, new trading hours will be 00:05–21:59 and 22:05–23:59 (Mon–Fri), instead of the current ones, 00:05–20:59 and 21:05–23:59.
| Affected Instruments | |
|---|---|
| AUDNZD.sim | NZDCHF.sim |
| EURNZD.sim | NZDJPY.sim |
| GBPNZD.sim | NZDUSD.sim |
| NZDCAD.sim | |
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.
