Dear LBank Users,

To ensure that U.S. stock futures trading on LBank remains aligned with the global U.S. stock market schedule and to guarantee fairness and timeliness in trading, we hereby officially announce the trading hours, holiday arrangements, and related important rules for LBank U.S. stock futures. Please read this announcement carefully and plan your trading activities accordingly.

I. Core Trading Hours Rules

The trading hours of LBank U.S. stock futures are strictly synchronized with major U.S. markets such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ. The schedule is implemented in segments based on Standard Time and Daylight Saving Time, as detailed below:

(1) Regular Trading Hours (UTC Time Zone)

  • Standard Time: Monday 04:00 – Saturday 00:30 (UTC) (Includes pre-market, regular trading hours, and after-hours trading)

  • Daylight Saving Time: Monday 04:00 – Friday 23:30 (UTC) (Includes pre-market, regular trading hours, and after-hours trading)

(2) Standard Time & Daylight Saving Time Switch Rules

Trading hours will be automatically adjusted according to the U.S. Daylight Saving Time schedule. The platform is currently operating under Standard Time. The switching arrangements are as follows:

  • Start of Standard Time: The first Sunday of November each year (Example: November 2, 2025)

  • Start of Daylight Saving Time: The second Sunday of March each year (Example: March 8, 2026)

During the transition periods, the platform will issue advance announcements. The actual trading hours displayed on the trading interface and in official announcements shall prevail.

II. Holiday Trading Arrangements

During official U.S. market holidays, LBank U.S. stock futures trading will be suspended simultaneously. The specific rules are as follows:

  1. Full-Day Holidays

Futures trading will be suspended for the entire day. Unfilled orders will automatically resume matching after the market reopens.

  1. Half-Day Holidays During Standard Time

Trading will end at 18:00 (UTC) on the following day, and will remain suspended until the next trading day.

  1. Half-Day Holidays During Daylight Saving Time

Trading will end at 17:00 (UTC) on the following day, and will remain suspended until the next trading day.

 

2025 U.S. Stock Market Key Holiday Schedule (For Reference Only, Subject to Actual Market Announcements)

Holiday Name

Date (2025)

Trading Arrangement

New Year’s Day

January 1

All-day suspension

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 20

All-day suspension

Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day)

February 17

All-day suspension

Good Friday

April 18

All-day suspension

Memorial Day

May 26

All-day suspension

Independence Day

July 4

All-day suspension (If it falls on a           weekend, the holiday will be observed on  a weekday)

Labor Day

September 1

All-day suspension

Thanksgiving Day

November 27

Half-day trading (Ends at 02:00 the next day during Standard Time)

Christmas Day

December 25

All-day suspension (If it falls on a weekend, the holiday will be observed on a weekday)

Note: The above holidays follow the standard arrangements of major U.S. markets. If the market makes any temporary adjustments to trading hours, the platform will synchronize accordingly and issue a supplementary announcement. The final trading hours shall be subject to what is displayed on the LBank trading interface.

III. Important Notes

  1. Users are advised to closely follow official U.S. stock market holiday notices and any trading hour adjustment announcements released by LBank. During market closures, futures trading will be suspended and no new orders can be placed. Any submitted but unfilled orders will be prioritized for matching after the market reopens.

  2. At market opening, due to factors such as overnight global market fluctuations and pre-market news, the opening price of futures contracts may differ significantly from the previous trading day’s closing price (gap risk). Users holding overnight positions are advised to set take-profit and stop-loss orders in advance and manage their positions prudently.

  3. When corporate action events such as dividend distribution, rights issues, reverse splits, or stock splits occur for the underlying stocks, significant price volatility may be triggered. After receiving official market notifications, the platform will promptly issue an early settlement announcement, uniformly settle users’ position profits and losses, and automatically close positions. Trading of the affected futures contracts will resume after settlement is completed.

  4. If the U.S. stock market triggers the circuit breaker mechanism (corresponding to S&P 500 index drops of 7%, 13%, and 20% for different levels of trading halts), the related U.S. stock futures will be suspended simultaneously. During the circuit breaker period, orders cannot be executed and positions will not be liquidated. However, users may cancel unfilled orders. Please closely monitor market movements and platform announcements.

  5. Due to regulatory restrictions in different countries and regions, the availability of U.S. stock futures services may vary by jurisdiction. Certain regions may not currently support trading of this product. Please refer to the 「LBank User Agreement」 for the list of eligible regions.

  6. LBank reserves the right to adjust trading hours, service regions, and related rules in accordance with global regulatory requirements and market operations. Any such adjustments will be announced to users in advance through official platform announcements.

If you have any questions, please contact LBank official customer support or submit an online support ticket. We will provide you with professional assistance. Thank you for your understanding and support!