- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is asking market participants about the possibility of 24/7 trading for stocks
- Round-the-clock trading became popular with the rise of cryptocurrencies and an increase in retail investor activity during the Covid-19 pandemic
- The article is written by Helene Braun, a New York-based reporter covering Wall Street and crypto exchanges for CoinDesk
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has begun asking market participants about the possibility of allowing round-the-clock trading for stocks. This comes as extended trading hours have become more popular with the rise of cryptocurrencies and increased retail investor activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Conclusion
The potential shift to 24/7 stock trading would mark a major change for traditional markets. This change has already occurred in the world of cryptocurrencies, which trade continuously. It remains to be seen if major stock exchanges will follow suit and expand trading hours in response to changing investor demands.
