What Happens to Open Positions on Exness Over the Weekend? (Most Traders Get This Wrong)

By admin , 31 December 2025

Many traders believe that once the market closes on Friday, everything simply “freezes” until Monday.
That assumption can be dangerous—especially if you’re holding open positions on Exness.

Let’s break down what really happens to your trades over the weekend.


1. The Market Closes, but Risk Does NOT Disappear

On Exness, most instruments (Forex, metals, indices) stop trading on Friday night and reopen on Monday.

However:

  • Your open positions remain active

  • No SL/TP execution happens while the market is closed

  • Prices can gap when the market reopens

👉 If the price opens far beyond your Stop Loss, the position will close at the next available price, not your SL level.


2. Weekend Gaps: The Silent Account Killer

Weekend gaps usually occur due to:

  • Major news released on Saturday/Sunday

  • Geopolitical events

  • Unexpected macroeconomic announcements

A gap can:

  • Instantly hit your Stop Loss at a worse price

  • Cause larger-than-expected losses

  • In extreme cases, trigger margin issues

This is why professional traders are very selective about holding positions over the weekend.


3. Swap & Fees on Exness

On Exness:

  • Swap is usually charged overnight

  • Triple swap is applied on specific days (depending on the instrument)

  • No new swap is charged while the market is closed, but existing exposure remains

Always check the contract specifications for each symbol.


4. Best Practices Before the Weekend

Smart traders usually:

  • Reduce position size

  • Close short-term or high-leverage trades

  • Widen SL carefully (only if justified)

  • Avoid emotional “hope trades”

If you’re running automated systems (EA/bots), make sure they stop opening new orders before market close.


5. Why Exness Is Still a Strong Choice

Despite weekend risks, Exness stands out because of:

  • Stable execution

  • Clear trading conditions

  • Flexible leverage management

  • Reliable platform support

If you haven’t opened an account yet, you can start here 👇
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Final Thought

The weekend is not “safe time” for open trades—it’s uncertain time.
Understanding how Exness handles weekend positions helps you trade with control, not hope.

Trade boring. Trade disciplined. Protect your capital.