- DTCC survey highlights push for extended stock trading
- Crypto market’s 24/7 nature is shaping expectations
- Global demand and regulation drive momentum
A new survey by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) reveals that a significant portion of the financial community is ready for a major shift: longer trading hours. According to the survey, 72% of respondents cited global demand and regulatory momentum as key drivers behind the push for extended trading hours in traditional markets. The primary influence? The always-open world of crypto.
With cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum trading around the clock, investors have grown accustomed to market access at any time. This constant availability is setting a new standard, especially as younger, tech-savvy investors enter the financial landscape. Now, traditional markets are being pressured to adapt to this 24/7 mentality.
Globalization and Regulation Fueling the Trend
The DTCC survey suggests that this isn’t just about convenience — it’s a response to a more connected, global financial system. As markets across Asia, Europe, and North America intertwine, the demand for overlapping trading hours is growing. Investors want flexibility and the ability to react instantly to global news or events, regardless of time zones.
Regulators are also starting to show interest in this evolution. As discussions around financial modernization grow, extended hours are being seen as a necessary step to keep pace with both innovation and global competition.
Could Stock Markets Go 24/7 Like Crypto?
While fully 24/7 trading is still a distant goal, steps toward extended trading hours are already underway. Several U.S. trading platforms have begun offering pre-market and after-hours sessions. As infrastructure, regulation , and demand continue to align, a future where traditional markets mirror the crypto world’s nonstop trading may not be too far off.
The influence of cryptocurrency trading on global financial systems is now undeniable — and it may be the driving force behind the biggest change in how markets operate in decades.
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