Price Gaps
Exercise caution while keeping trades open after market hours
Caution: Price Gaps
One of the most significant risks associated with the forex and metals market is the potential for price gaps. A price gap occurs when the market opens at a significantly different price level than where it closed.
This can happen due to various factors, such as:
When economic data is released โ particularly if it contains data that the market isnโt expecting
As major news events are announced, particularly global and/or unexpected news
When trading resumes after a weekend or holidayโespecially if major news is announced in that period
Price gaps can cause significant losses or gains for traders who have open positions. Exact stop losses and take-profits cannot be guaranteed because of these price gaps (as a certain stop loss or take profit might be "skipped" because of the gap, effectively filling at a different price than expected). We recommend exercising caution while keeping trades open after market hours (especially because leverage can amplify gains or losses). Read more about price gaps here
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