Futures Trading
Can I Trade Futures on the Weekend?
Yes. Liquid crypto perps trade through Saturday and Sunday, and a few CME crypto and metals futures now have weekend sessions. Most dated futures still close from Friday evening to Sunday evening.
Yes. You can trade futures on the weekend with perpetual futures on Liquid, where crypto perps stay open through Saturday and Sunday. Liquid's perps have no expiry and settle on-chain in a non-custodial account, with multipliers of up to 50x on eligible markets. Stock, index, commodity, and FX perps are listed in the same account, and their weekend availability depends on the market, so check the live status first.
Most dated exchange futures do not trade on weekends. The usual CME schedule runs from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon (US Central time). The exceptions are a small set of CME crypto and metals contracts that now trade 24/7 with maintenance windows.
Can I trade futures on the weekend?
It depends on the contract:
- Crypto perpetuals on Liquid: open 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
- Other Liquid perps (stocks, indices, gold, oil, FX): listed alongside crypto. Weekend trading varies by market and underlying venue, so check each market's status.
- CME crypto futures and options, plus 1-Ounce Gold and 100-Ounce Silver futures: listed by CME as 24/7, with scheduled maintenance windows. Spot-Quoted futures are excluded.
- Most other dated futures (E-mini index, crude oil, Treasury, agricultural): closed from Friday's close until the Sunday evening reopen.
Which platforms offer weekend futures trading?
Weekend futures access (checked Sept–Oct 2026)
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| Platform | Weekend hours | Products | Fee model | Custody | Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid | Crypto perps open all weekend; other perps vary by market | Perps across crypto, stocks, indices, commodities, FX, pre-IPO | % of notional plus funding | Non-custodial | Up to 50x on eligible FX and index perps; crypto up to 40x |
| Interactive Brokers | Only contracts the exchange lists for weekend sessions | Stocks, options, futures, FX, bonds | Per contract, plus exchange fees | Custodial broker | Exchange-set margin |
| Charles Schwab | No weekend stock session; futures follow exchange calendars | Stocks, ETFs, options, futures | $2.25 per futures contract | Custodial broker | Exchange-set margin |
| Robinhood | 24 Hour Market runs Sunday 8 p.m. to Friday 8 p.m. ET for select stocks and ETFs; no Saturday session | Stocks, ETFs, options, crypto | $0 stock commissions; per-contract index options | Custodial broker | Varies by account and product |
| Coinbase / Kraken | Crypto 24/7 | Crypto spot; crypto derivatives vary by product and region | % of notional | Custodial exchange | Varies by product and jurisdiction |
Competitor details come from each provider's published pages as checked for Liquid's comparison guides in September 2026. Confirm the session for your exact contract and account.
How weekend perps differ from weekend futures
A weekend CME contract is still a dated future, with an expiry month, exchange margin, and settlement rules. A perp has no expiry. It uses funding payments to stay close to its reference price, and its hours are set by the venue, not an exchange. That is why a perp can list an asset whose home market is shut for the weekend.
That flexibility has a cost. When the reference market is closed, there is no live exchange price, so perp prices reflect trader supply and demand until the reopen. Spreads can widen and liquidity can thin. A weekend position in a stock or gold perp can gap when the cash market opens on Monday.
Practical weekend checklist
- Confirm the market is actually tradable, not just showing a last quote.
- Size the position for a Monday gap, not only for weekend volatility.
- Attach a stop-loss, and remember a stop can fill past its trigger in a gap.
- Note when funding is charged so a multi-day hold has no surprises.
Why most dated futures close on weekends
Exchange futures inherit their schedules from the markets they hedge. Banks, commodity producers, and fund managers do most of their hedging during the business week, and clearing houses settle margin daily, so exchanges built their sessions around that cycle. The weekend gap also gives exchanges time for system maintenance.
Crypto changed the expectation, because the underlying asset never stops trading. That is why CME's first 24/7 products are crypto contracts, followed by small precious-metals contracts. Perpetual venues went further: a perp's hours are set by the venue rather than an exchange calendar, so one account can list crypto, stocks, and commodities side by side. The catch is that, for a stock or commodity perp, weekend prices come from traders alone. No exchange is printing the underlying price until Monday.
How to trade futures on the weekend on Liquid
- Fund your account with card, transfer, or USDC: how to fund your Liquid account.
- Rehearse in paper mode before going live: start paper trading.
- Open the market and check its status. Crypto perps are always open.
- Set size, multiplier, and exits, then confirm. Follow how to trade on Liquid.
For a broader look at weekend markets beyond futures, see which platforms let you trade on weekends. For around-the-clock futures access during the week, read where can I trade futures 24/7.
Sources and further reading
- CME Group: 24/7 crypto, energy, and metals and trading hours
- Robinhood: 24 Hour Market · Schwab pricing
- Liquid documentation
Liquid product information checked October 15, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I trade futures on the weekend?
Yes, with the right contract. Liquid crypto perps trade through Saturday and Sunday, and a few CME crypto and metals futures have 24/7 sessions. Most dated futures, including E-mini index and crude oil contracts, close from Friday afternoon until Sunday evening.
What time do futures open on Sunday?
Most CME Globex futures reopen on Sunday evening, US Central time. Check the CME trading-hours calendar for your exact contract, because schedules and holidays differ by product.
Can I trade stock or gold perps on Liquid on the weekend?
Weekend availability for stock, commodity, FX, and index perps varies by market and venue. Crypto perps are always open. Check the live market status before planning a weekend trade.
Educational content only — not investment advice. Trading perpetual futures involves substantial risk and may not be suitable for every investor. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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