# Crypto Market ## What Are The Crypto Market Hours? Cryptocurrencies are a unique financial market because they are available to trade 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is because cryptocurrencies are decentralized and not tied to any central banking system or exchange that has specific operating hours. \ \ Despite the constant availability of the cryptocurrency market, it is important to note that there are still times when the market tends to be more volatile. For example, many traders believe that the cryptocurrency market tends to experience more movement when the larger exchanges, such as the London and New York exchanges, are open. \ \ It is also worth noting that the cryptocurrency market can be subject to significant price movements during off-market hours as well. However, it is important for traders to be cautious when trading during these times, as the market can be less liquid and more prone to price manipulation. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.lunefi.com/trading-education/best-time-to-trade/crypto-market.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.