Happy New Year 2026!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nWe would like to extend our warmest wishes to you for the upcoming year. We also take this opportunity to share an overview of our trading schedule during the Christmas and New Year holiday period. As always, we remain committed to keeping you informed and will promptly notify you of any changes to our operations.<\/p>\n
Please review the holiday schedule below:<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd52December 24, 2025: Closes at 14:00 GMT
\n\ud83d\udd34December 25, 2025: Closed<\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udd52December 26, 2025: Opens at 06:30 GMT
\n\u2705December 29, 2025: Normal Trading Hours
\n\u2705December 30, 2025: Normal Trading Hours
\n\ud83d\udd52December 31, 2025: Closes at 14:00 GMT
\n\ud83d\udd34January 1, 2026: Closed<\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udd52January 2, 2026: Opens at 06:30 GMT<\/p>\n*All times are in GMT.<\/p>\n
Important Note:<\/strong>
\nPlease be advised that from December 24, 2025, through the start of the New Year, financial markets may experience variable liquidity and volatility due to the holiday season. Consequently, payout rates may be subject to temporary adjustments during this period. We expect all trading conditions to return to normal standards starting January 2, 2026.<\/p>\nThank you for choosing us, and we wish you a prosperous year ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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