CMC Markets Australia has launched weekend gold CFD trading.
CMC Markets Australia has launched weekend gold CFD trading, giving clients the ability to trade one of the world’s most closely watched assets around the clock as demand for always-on market access continues to rise.
This has followed a broader expansion enabling clients extended trading including 24/7 crypto CFD trading, 24/5 trading on major US share CFDs, and now weekend access to gold CFDs.
The move to weekend gold trading enables traders to respond in real-time to market-moving events, including on weekends, when access to gold markets has historically been limited.
Jimmy Pan, Head of Retail Trading for CMC Markets said the launch reflects the changing expectations of modern traders.
“Trading behaviour has evolved significantly in recent years. Today’s traders are increasingly monitoring markets across time zones, asset classes and devices, and they expect the flexibility to respond when opportunities arise – not just during traditional market hours,” Mr Pan said.
“The growth of crypto trading has helped accelerate this shift toward an always-on trading mindset, particularly among younger and digitally native traders. We’re seeing growing demand from clients for greater flexibility and more access outside conventional trading windows.
“The move to around the clock gold trading is a direct response to that demand. Gold remains one of the most actively followed global assets, particularly during periods of geopolitical uncertainty and macro-economic volatility. Giving clients the ability to access the market at any time provides greater control over how and when they manage risk and react to market movements.”
The launch comes amid broader industry momentum toward extended-hours trading globally, as retail traders increasingly seek real-time access and faster execution across markets.
“This trend reflects a broader transformation in retail trading habits, driven by technology, changing consumer expectations and the emergence of the “always-on trader” – traders who increasingly expect financial markets to operate with the same accessibility and immediacy as other digital services,” Mr Pan said.