GlossaryMarkets & assets

Closing price

The final or officially calculated price for a market session. Market-close contracts use a stated venue and calculation rule.

Do not confuse

Common comparison error

A rounded Closing price display cannot resolve equality when stored precision and Benchmark price differ.

Practical use

How to verify Closing price

Read Closing price together with OTC instrument, Benchmark price, Crypto index price. The comparison must preserve the exact rule, value, state, and evidence described below.

A neutral example

A broker candle and external chart disagree on Closing price: one uses midpoint and another last trade. Matching instrument and price type explains OTC instrument. The scenario is specific to Closing price: the last trade, auction value, official close, and broker-calculated session price are not necessarily identical.

Evidence path

Where to verify Closing price

Use the source that governs the exact contract, account, entity, or platform state. A general definition cannot replace current broker terms.

Symbol information and market scheduleMatch the symbol to its underlying market, price source, trading hours, weekend treatment, and settlement availability.

Broker platform recordCompare the platform symbol and timestamp with the named market or provider instead of relying on the asset label alone.