24 hour market

A 24-hour market refers to a financial market that operates continuously throughout the day, allowing traders to buy and sell assets at any time. The forex market is the most notable example, running 24 hours a day, five days a week, due to the overlapping trading sessions across different global financial centers, including Sydney, Tokyo, London, and New York. Other markets, such as cryptocurrency exchanges, also function around the clock, enabling trading without time restrictions. The key advantage of a 24-hour market is its high liquidity and flexibility, allowing traders worldwide to participate regardless of their time zone. However, market activity varies throughout the day, with peak volatility occurring during session overlaps, making certain periods more favorable for active trading.