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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) | -136.04 / -6.28 USD per 100 oz | -136.04 / -6.28 USD per 100 oz | -136.04 / -6.28 USD per 100 oz |
| Pip Size | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
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Available volumes | 10.00 – 1700.00 oz | 1.00 – 100.00 oz | >=1.00 oz |
| Contract size | -/- | -/- | -/- |
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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) | -136.04 / -6.28 USD per 1 lot | -136.04 / -6.28 USD per 1 lot | -136.04 / -6.28 USD per 1 lot | -136.04 / -6.28 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) | -136.04 / -6.28 USD per 1 lot | -136.04 / -6.28 USD per 1 lot | -136.04 / -6.28 USD per 1 lot | -136.04 / -6.28 USD per 1 lot | -136.04 / -6.28 USD per 1 lot | -136.04 / -6.28 USD per 1 lot | -136.04 / -6.28 USD per 1 lot |
| Pip Size | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
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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.
What Time does Gold Market Open
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.
How to Trade Gold (XAUUSD)
To trade gold (XAUUSD) traders should follow these steps:
1. Understand What You’re Trading
XAUUSD represents the price of one ounce of gold quoted in US dollars — you’re speculating on this price moving up or down without owning physical gold.
2. Choose a Trading Platform
Sign up with a broker/platform that offers gold trading (like the one from the page you shared) and supports instruments such as XAUUSD.
3. Open Trading Account
Create your live or demo account, complete any verification, and deposit funds to start trading.
4. Pick Your Trading Style
Decide whether you want to trade short-term (day trading), medium-term (swing trading), or longer-term positions — each needs a slightly different approach and tools.
5. Analyze the Market
Use charts, technical indicators, and news to study gold price movements. Watch key market sessions (like London and New York) when gold tends to be more active.
6. Place Your Trade
Buy (Long) if you think gold’s price will rise.
7. Sell (Short) if you think it will fall
Input your order size (lots) and set your risk controls.
8. Set Risk Management Rules
Use stop-loss to limit losses and take-profit to secure gains. Decide in advance how much you’re willing to risk per trade.
9. Monitor & Close Your Position
Keep an eye on price action. Close your trade manually when you hit your profit target or stop-loss, or let the platform handle it automatically.
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.