Spot BTC · ETH · 24/7
Is the crypto market open
Spot crypto on major exchanges trades around the clock No Sunday–Friday forex-style weekly close
Crypto vs forex open status
Yes — spot crypto is usually open right now, including Saturday and Sunday. Forex and retail spot gold close Friday 5:00 PM New York and reopen Sunday. See crypto trading hours for when volume is actually deep.
- 24/7Spot schedule
- Sat–SunStill tradeable
- CMEFutures can halt
- US/EUPeak liquidity
Spot exchanges vs futures
Centralized and decentralized spot venues quote BTC and ETH continuously. CME Bitcoin and Ether futures follow exchange hours with daily and weekend maintenance — not the same as “crypto never sleeps” on Binance-style spot books.
Why weekends still move
With forex closed, weekend crypto often reacts alone to headlines. Spreads and slippage can worsen versus Tuesday–Thursday US hours. Pair timing with best time to trade crypto.
Compared with gold
Spot gold on FX brokers is 24/5. Crypto spot is 24/7. Side-by-side: crypto vs forex hours and is gold open.
Bitcoin focus
BTC-specific clocks, CME notes, and liquidity windows: Bitcoin trading hours.
Crypto market open FAQ
Is the crypto market open today?
Almost always yes for spot BTC/ETH. There is no standard weekend close like forex. Confirm your exchange is not in maintenance.
Is crypto open on weekends?
Yes. Spot crypto trades Saturday and Sunday. Liquidity is often thinner than mid-week New York hours.
Is crypto open when forex is closed?
Yes. From Friday 5:00 PM ET to Sunday 5:00 PM ET forex is closed while spot crypto keeps trading. Status for FX: is forex open today.
Do crypto futures trade 24/7?
No. Exchange-listed futures (e.g. CME) have defined sessions and maintenance windows. Perpetual swaps on crypto venues are closer to 24/7.