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Market close time
What does Market close time mean?
Market close time is the point after which a contract stops accepting trades. It can differ from the event time, the time an outcome becomes known and the time settlement is completed.
Example
An event contract closes before an official report is finalized and settles later.
Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.Why it matters for prop traders
Plan exits around the trading cutoff. Being able to forecast the eventual outcome does not ensure access to liquidity immediately before resolution.
Sources and further reading
The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.