Trading during Holidays

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Is trading during holidays generally avoided by experienced traders?

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Yep, many experienced traders avoid trading during holidays. The market tends to be less liquid, with lower volume and higher spreads, which can make price movements more unpredictable.

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I think not just “generally” but “universally”.

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not sure what you mean. please explain.

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I’m saying that I think not just “most” but maybe “all” experienced traders avoid the markets at these times. Amy’s correctly explained why, just above. Sorry if my wording was confusing. :blush:

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Ah, Ok. Thanks for the clarification. :slight_smile:

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Yes I got stung today , never again

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Experienced traders often avoid trading during holidays due to lower liquidity and higher volatility. This can increase risk and make it harder to predict market movements.

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Yes, many experienced traders avoid trading during holidays. Liquidity is usually thin because banks and large institutions are closed or operating with reduced staff. Thin liquidity often leads to erratic price moves, wider spreads, and slippage. While some traders try to take advantage of sudden spikes, the lack of consistent flow makes it riskier. Most prefer to wait until normal volume returns when market conditions are more reliable.