Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Wall Street Moves Toward 24/7 Trading
Wall Street is thinking about being open all the time, not just during the day.
They want to use digital tokens to make this happen.
Some people think it's a good idea because it's easier and might attract more people to invest.
Others think it's not necessary because not much important news happens at night.
The change would need to be approved by the government first.
Right now, some trading happens outside regular hours, but it's not very popular.
The main benefit might be that trades can be finished faster, which could help Wall Street compete with other markets around the world.
Intercontinental Exchange is developing a 24/7 trading platform for the NYSE using digital tokens.
NASDAQ may also implement 24/7 trading as early as this year.
The move requires approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Off-hours trading has increased since 2019, with a daily average of $61 billion in 2024.
Critics argue that 24/7 trading may not be beneficial, as most market-moving events occur during regular business hours.
- Who
- Intercontinental Exchange, NYSE, NASDAQ, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- What
- Development of a 24/7 trading platform for Wall Street
- When
- Pending approval, with NASDAQ potentially following this year
- Where
- New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ
- Why
- To modernize trading, attract younger and foreign investors, and potentially gain a competitive advantage with instant settlement
- Platform Developer
- Intercontinental Exchange
- Trading Mechanism
- Digital tokens mirroring shares
- Regulatory Approval Needed
- US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Off-hours Trading Volume (2024)
- $61 billion daily average
- Non-US Shareholders (2024)
- 18%