STARPRIME is extending its gold line-up with AM/PM Fixing and XAU24/7, aiming to serve two separate use cases: managing exposure linked to fixing prices and providing continuous, quote-driven access to gold. The products add to an existing suite that already includes Spot XAUUSD, offered with Top of Book and Order Depth contract variations, as well as XAU Futures. Both launches are scheduled ahead of Forex Expo Dubai 2026, where the firm will appear as a Platinum Sponsor to present its broader liquidity offering.
AM/PM Fixing is set up for participants who hedge or manage positions around the AM and PM fixing, with clients able to trade fixing contracts via the STARPRIME Trading Desk before orders are converted into spot contracts. The structure is designed to allow fixing-linked exposure to be offset against other positions and could reduce margin needs versus keeping separate exposures. XAU24/7, by contrast, is a 24/7 gold instrument with pricing formed outside traditional reference-market hours, and with market conditions, pricing behaviour and contract specifications that may differ when those reference markets are closed. STARPRIME will detail the expansion at MENA Forex Expo 2026 on 22–23 September at Dubai World Trade Centre, exhibiting at Booth 152 and joining a Liquidity Panel and fireside chat.
Gold Market Volatility and Hedging Strategies
We are seeing gold prices sustain historic highs in 2026, driven by continuous central bank buying which recently neared record levels of over 1,000 metric tons annually. This heightened volatility means derivative traders must immediately rethink how they manage precious metals exposure in the coming weeks. With new continuous trading and fixing-based instruments entering the market, we have a unique window to optimize our hedging strategies.
For those of us managing physical inventories or heavy spot positions, we should look closely at newly available AM/PM fixing contracts. These contracts let us trade fixing prices directly and convert them to spot, which helps offset our existing exposure and significantly lowers margin requirements. This integrated approach bridges the gap between traditional physical benchmarks and modern electronic trading, giving us more capital efficiency.
Adapting To 24/7 Gold Trading And Evolving Execution Models
At the same time, we must prepare for the rise of 24/7 quote-driven gold trading, a trend heavily influenced by the crypto market where round-the-clock volume is now standard. However, we urge traders to proceed with caution during weekend and overnight hours, as liquidity is historically thinner and spreads can widen compared to the $50 billion in daily volume seen during standard London hours. We need to treat these continuous contracts as distinct instruments with their own pricing behaviors rather than simple extensions of standard spot trading.
We should also closely monitor the upcoming Forex Expo Dubai on September 22–23, 2026, where institutional liquidity providers will debate these changing execution models. Paying attention to how brokers adapt their pricing and risk management at this event will give us a competitive edge. Aligning our trading systems with these emerging liquidity pools before the end of the month will be crucial for staying ahead.
