The Stock Market Evolves to 24/7 Trading
The traditional stock market hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., marked by opening and closing bells dating back to the 1870s, are becoming outdated. Wall Street is quickly adapting to a new era of continuous trading, inspired by the always-on nature of cryptocurrency and prediction markets.
Market Structure Transformation
This move toward round-the-clock trading signifies the most significant shift in market structure since electronic trading replaced physical trading floors. Major exchanges like the NYSE and Nasdaq are extending trading hours to 22 and 24 hours, respectively, with some platforms aiming to launch full-day trading before the end of the year.
Driving Forces Behind the Change
- The surge in retail investor participation, which now makes up at least 20% of daily U.S. trading volume
- The growing global demand for American equities, valued in the trillions
- The desire to cater to a new generation of traders accustomed to constant market activity
The stock market's genteel 9:30-to-4 workday, complete with opening and closing bells that date back to the 1870s, is becoming as anachronistic as the headsets still worn on the New York Stock Exchange floor.
A shift toward round-the-clock trading represents the most fundamental change to market structure since electronic trading replaced the trading floor.
Originally published in Quartz’s members-only Weekend Brief newsletter, this development reflects evolving investor behavior and technological advancements reshaping how markets operate.
Author's Summary
The stock market is transitioning to nearly 24/7 operations, driven by retail investors and global demand, marking its biggest structural change since electronic trading began.
More News
- Flyers prying Canucks players away may be frowned upon by NHL
- Irish Jews say they have never faced such antisemitism
- Two teens detained in Paris over suspected plot to attack Jewish worship site
- Kuttram Purindhavan Receives Overwhelmingly Positive Response: Top 5 Reasons Why This Crime Thriller Is a Must-Watch
- 'Blue Velvet': A must-watch secret 'Wizard of Oz' adaptation that came before 'Wicked'
- Jewish definition and meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
- I'm a film expert - here are my 5 must-watch movies of the moment
- Official Vancouver Canucks Website
- The Best Jewish Food in NYC, According to a Jewish New Yorker
- UC Irvine Anteaters Women’s Basketball Team Overview and Updates