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The new gold CFD is available for trading throughout the week, including weekends and overnight hours, subject to scheduled maintenance windows.
You may be watching the chart on Friday night when suddenly some news breaks that affects gold, but you are unable to adjust your position. The traditional gold markets closed for the weekend. “XAUUSD247 is designed to provide quoted pricing during these periods.
While you can still trade the usual gold CFD, STARTRADER is adding this new product to its platform, giving you access to gold CFD pricing seven days a week.
The new product will launch on MetaTrader 5 on 21 August 2026, with STARTRADER Web and app access following on 31 August 2026.
This article explains how the product works, what to keep in mind when trading outside standard hours, and where STARTRADER’s product range is heading.
What Is XAUUSD247?
XAUUSD247 is a new instrument added by STARTRADER to its product range to provide traders with 24/7 access to gold CFD trading, including weekends.
One question traders may ask at this point is, “So, what will happen to the regular gold CFDs?” Actually, the new product is an extension rather than a replacement.
The product will sit alongside the existing XAUUSD rather than replace it. The main difference is trading access: XAUUSD247 remains quoted during periods when the standard gold CFD is normally closed.
This means traders can choose between two products with different trading hours and different sizing.
Why Did STARTRADER Decide to Provide 24/7 Access to Gold?
If you have been closely following the products the broker has added, you may have noticed the expansion of its trading availability beyond standard market hours, subject to applicable trading conditions. Clients are also looking for more access outside traditional market hours as news continues to break around the clock.
Gold, commonly regarded as safe-haven asset, is widely traded and can be affected by many developments, including:
- Interest-rate expectations
- The US dollar
- Inflation data
- Central bank policy
- Political uncertainty and changes in global risk sentiment
When such developments occur over the weekend, traders are already discussing what they could mean for gold and other markets, but the market is closed. What this means is that they have the information, the market view is forming, and they still cannot react.
With XAUUSD247, the CFD is designed to remain available throughout the week, subject to scheduled maintenance windows.
It does not mean gold will behave the same way every hour. Weekend conditions can be different from the main weekday sessions, including changes in liquidity, spreads, and market activity.
“Gold is one of the most event-sensitive instruments on the market. Developments that move it do not wait for Monday. XAUUSD247 reduces the gap between when market-moving developments occur and when clients can access gold CFD trading.” said Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer of STARTRADER.
What Should Traders Know About 24/7 Gold Trading?
Trading gold throughout the week gives traders more flexibility, but it does not mean market conditions will stay the same at every hour. Weekend trading can look different from the main weekday sessions, so there are a few things traders should keep in mind.
Liquidity May Be Different
Market activity can be lower during some weekend hours because fewer participants may be active. This can affect how easily orders are executed and how prices move.
Spreads Can Change
Spreads may also be wider during periods of lower liquidity or higher uncertainty. Check the latest trading conditions before opening or managing a position.
Price Movements Can Be Sharper
When major news breaks during the weekend, gold prices may react quickly. This can increase risk, especially during periods of sudden market movement.
What Happens Next
STARTRADER expects to continue looking at other asset classes where important market developments often happen outside traditional trading hours.
For now, XAUUSD247 gives clients a second way to access gold CFD pricing while leaving the existing XAUUSD unchanged.
Availability depends on account type, client classification and jurisdiction. The instrument is not available to clients in all countries, and trading conditions may vary depending on the STARTRADER entity and jurisdiction.
CFDs are complex financial instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
About STARTRADER
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