Clocks will be advanced by 1 hour this Sunday, 30^th of March in many European countries.

Please be aware that summer time trading schedule will be applied to EU CFDs.

n the US, clocks will be advanced by 1 hour this weekend. The FX trading day ends at 5pm NY time and Dukascopy Market opening and settlement time will be changed from 22:00 GMT to 21:00 GMT effectively this Sunday 9 March 2025.

Please be aware that Summer Trading time will be applied for CFDs and metals from the list below.
• XAU/USD
• XAG/USD
• XPT.CMD/USD
• XPD.CMD/USD
• BRENT.CMD/USD
• LIGHT.CMD/USD
• DIESEL.CMD/USD
• GAS.CMD/USD
• COPPER.CMD/USD
• OJUICE.CMD/USX
• SOYBEAN.CMD/USX
• COTTON.CMD/USX
• USA30.IDX/USD
• USA500.IDX/USD
• USATECH.IDX/USD
• USSC2000.IDX/USD
• JPN.IDX/JPY
• DOLLAR.IDX/USD
• USTBOND.TR/USD
• US Stocks and ETFs

Please be aware that the following instruments will open 1 hour later from the 9^th to the 30^th of March:
• SUGAR.CMD/USD
• COCOA.CMD/USD
• COFFEE.CMD/USX

Please beware of reduced liquidity and special trading breaks for CFD's and Bullion on Monday 17^th of February 2025 due to President's Day celebrations in the USA.

The detailed market closures can be found here.

Dukascopy is further expanding the list of tradable instruments with the addition of 31 ETFs. The new instruments are available for JForex accounts, the maximum leverage is set to 1:10 at Dukascopy Bank and 1:5 at Dukascopy Europe.

New ETFs covers various areas of economics such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Crypto, Aerospace, Real Estate and more.

For detailed information on SWAP rates and other trading conditions, please visit our website.
Only long (buy) positions are permitted for the new ETF provided.

Please beware of special trading breaks for CFD's and Bullion on Monday 20^th of January, Martin Luther King Day.

Detailed market closures can be found here.

Please beware of low liquidity and market closures on 9^th of January due to US National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter.

US stock markets will remain closed today, for detailed market closures for all instruments, please check our Trading Breaks Calendar.

As we approach 2025, we would like to thank you for your trust and partnership. We look forward to supporting your financial journey with precise insights and innovative solutions to help you navigate global markets with confidence. Let's reach new milestones together in the year ahead.

Best wishes for a year of growth, prosperity and remarkable achievements!

Please beware of low liquidity and market closures throughout the Christmas and New Year period and particularly on 25 December.

The detailed market closures for FX, Bullion and CFD markets can be found here.

At Dukascopy, we’re always looking for ways to empower our traders and maximize their success. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our  High Volume Cashback Program - an exciting new benefit for self-traders who achieve high trading volumes.

How Does it Work?

This program rewards traders whose monthly volume exceeds $500 million by offering cashback on the volume commissions they’ve paid. The more you trade, the bigger your cashback rewards, with rates scaling all the way up to 100% for traders who reach $2.5 billion in volume or more.

Here’s the breakdown of our cashback tiers:

Learn More

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you’re just looking to get started or already trading and want to increase your activity, this program makes it even more rewarding to trade with Dukascopy. Remember the more you trade, the more you can earn.

The US will celebrate Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 28^th. For special market closures on Thursday and Friday please check the Trading Breaks Calendar.

Dukascopy Bank is extending the range of base currencies for Trading Accounts (JForex, MT5, Binaries) with the addition of the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) and Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR). Funding in AED and SAR can be done by wire transfer or by using credit or debit cards in United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) or Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR). Existing clients may also request new subaccounts in AED and SAR through trader cabinet.

With these additions Dukascopy clients now have the choice to hold accounts in up to 24 different currencies. For further information please visit webpage or contact your Account Manager.

Twenty years ago, Dukascopy started with a simple goal -  to give traders a platform they could rely on, built with Swiss precision and innovation. Now, celebrating 20 years of success, the Swiss bank is proud of the journey it's taken with its clients, always adapting to meet the changing needs of traders around the world.

Celebrating Milestones
JForex Platform: The cutting-edge proprietary platform, now in its 4th generation, has empowered traders with advanced tools and analytics, designed to provide seamless manual and automated trading experiences.
MT4 and MT5 Integration: Expanded platform offerings include MetaTrader 4 and 5, ensuring that clients can trade on the platforms they know the best.
1,200+ Trading Instruments: Today, Dukascopy clients have access to over 1,200 trading instruments, including forex, CFDs, and binary options—giving them diverse ways to explore new opportunities.
Global Banking Services: Private clients can now access global neo-banking services, complete with international bank card delivery and seamless fund transfers, including Western Union—ensuring quick and easy access to funds.
Crypto and P2P Solutions: Following the introduction of crypto-fundable accounts and a P2P service, clients now have the flexibility to engage with the modern financial landscape.

A Vision of Trust and Innovation
As Dr. Andre Duka, the company’s founder, says, "Our mission has always been simple: to build a platform traders can rely on. Over the years, we've stayed true to this vision, focusing on trust, transparency, and continuous innovation to provide the best possible trading and banking experience."

Always Innovating for Clients
Looking ahead, Dukascopy remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in trading. The neo-banking services continue to deliver flexible, innovative financial solutions for individual clients, FinTech businesses, and institutions, streamlining payments and supporting financial growth.

Thank You for 20 Years
As Dukascopy celebrates 20 years, it extends its gratitude to its loyal clients for being part of this remarkable journey.

With the 20th Anniversary on the horizon, Dukascopy Bank introduces a series of new money market investment products, delivering secure and attractive interest rates across major currencies:

1. Interest USD - Current Annualized Performance 5.70 %.
2. Interest GBP - Current Annualized Performance 5.45 %.
3. Interest EUR - Current Annualized Performance 4.03 %.

These Interest rates are based on the performance of the underlying fund.

These investments provide safe, short-term growth for clients looking to enhance their portfolios with attractive returns on EUR, USD and GBP investments available to MCA account holders.
Ideal for investors seeking a low-risk, medium-long term investment to grow capital steadily. Suitable for those with some investment experience and a moderate tolerance for risk.
In addition, Silver, Gold and Platinum Loyalty Program members enjoy up to 50% discounts on maintenance fees, enhancing their return potential and marking a unique benefit for loyal clients. For details, visit Dukascopy Bank.

Current Annualized Performance is for indicative purpose only. Please be aware of the maintenance fee associated with such investments. We encourage you to consult our website for additional info regarding these fees.

On Sunday 3^th of November daylight saving time ends and clocks in the United States are turned back one hour.

Trading hours will follow winter schedule for the following CFDs (Indices, Commodities, Bullions, Bonds, Stocks and ETFs).

Please be aware that market opening of our systems and daily settlement will be changed to 22:00 GMT on that date.

On Sunday 27^th of October daylight saving time ends and clocks in many European countries are turned back one hour.

Please be aware that winter time trading schedule will be applied to EU CFDs.

Dukascopy Bank SA informs about its website's fraudulent clone on the domain https://dukasaitrades.eu/. Please be aware that this website is not controlled and does not belong to Dukascopy Bank, Dukascopy Europe, Dukascopy Japan or any other entity of Dukascopy Group.

Do not trust any information to be found on the website https://dukasaitrades.eu/. Do not provide any personal data on this website.

We are taking action against this fraudulent website.

Dukascopy Bank has updated and published a new version of its Marketplace Trading Conditions

The updated document can be found here.

Dukascopy Bank SA informs about its website's fraudulent clone on the domain https://dukasai.eu/. Please be aware that this website is not controlled and does not belong to Dukascopy Bank, Dukascopy Europe, Dukascopy Japan or any other entity of Dukascopy Group.

Do not trust any information to be found on the website https://dukasai.eu/. Do not provide any personal data on this website.

We are taking action against this fraudulent website.

Following METI/MAFF approval of the new commodity license for Dukascopy Japan K.K., the company is pleased to expand the list of tradeable instruments with the most liquid commodity CFDs (Oil, Gas, Bullions and more) for its Japanese clients.
The new instruments are available on LIVE and DEMO JForex accounts for Japanese clients at Dukascopy Japan.
Dukascopy Japan K.K. is a Type-1 licensed broker located in Tokyo, Japan, regulated by the Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA). Dukascopy Japan K.K. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Dukascopy Bank and operates exclusively in Japan.
 
After the bankruptcy of Alpari UK in 2015 Dukascopy Bank acquired its Japanese entity Alpari Japan in 2015 and restarted forex trading operations under the name of Dukascopy Japan K.K. from October 2015 onwards. Following the launch of CFD commodity trading in 2024 the next target is to obtain the license for CFDs on equities for Dukascopy Japan K.K. Operating in Japan, one of the world's largest FX market places with very strong competition and strict regulations, remains an important element in the strategy of Dukascopy Bank.

Please beware of reduced liquidity and special trading breaks for CFD's and Bullion on Monday 2^nd of September 2024 due to Labor day celebrations in the US.

The detailed market closures can be found here.