Nasdaq plans 24/5 trading by 2026. Crypto’s 24/7 model pushed this shift. Wall Street’s waking up—markets are never sleeping.
Big moves from Nasdaq Inc.—they’re gearing up to let stocks trade 24 hours a day, five days a week by late 2026. Of course, it all depends on regulators, but if they get the green light, Wall Street’s traditional schedule is getting a major update.
Why? Because investors worldwide hate waiting for markets to open. Nasdaq’s Tal Cohen says 24/5 trading means more access for everyone, not just Wall Street elites. But, there’s a catch—late-night trading could be wild with price swings and higher costs due to lower liquidity.
And Nasdaq isn’t alone. Cboe Global Markets is also going 24/5, while NYSE wants 22-hour trading days. Tech upgrades are in the works to handle the non-stop flow.
Crypto led the way. Bitcoin never sleeps, and neither do its traders. When Trump announced a U.S. Crypto Reserve on a Sunday, stock traders were stuck waiting while crypto markets reacted instantly.
Eric Trump flexed: “Traditional finance better catch up or die.” Nasdaq clearly got the message.
Stock markets are entering the no-sleep era. Crypto’s influence is undeniable. Ready for round-the-clock trading? Wall Street finally is.
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