Solo Clash accounts trade during standard CME Group exchange hours. However, under certain market conditions, additional restrictions may apply — even within those hours. These are referred to as market hour exceptions.
What Triggers a Market Hour Exception?
Restrictions may be applied during the following events:
CME price-limit moves — when a futures contract hits its daily price limit and trading is halted or constrained by the exchange
Volatility halts — exchange-level pauses triggered by extreme intraday price movement
Illiquid overnight sessions — periods of very low liquidity where wide spreads and erratic pricing make reliable execution impossible
How Are You Notified?
When a market hour exception is in effect, it will be communicated through your dashboard and, where applicable, through the Solo Clash Discord server. Exceptions are not scheduled in advance — they are triggered by live market conditions.
What Is Restricted?
During a market hour exception, opening new positions may be temporarily restricted. Existing positions may be held unless the exception specifically requires closure.
Does This Affect My Trading Day Count?
A day on which you are unable to trade due to a market hour exception will not count against your minimum trading day requirement.
If you believe a trade was affected by a market hour exception and have a question about how it applies to your account, contact support via Discord or email at [email protected].