Wall Street moves toward 24/7 trading as crypto demand surges

Traditional finance is shifting toward a 24/7 trading model, following the crypto industry's lead. Nasdaq will extend U.S. equity trading to 23 hours a day starting December 6, with NYSE also planning similar expansions. A Binance report highlights that weekend trading volume for traditional asset perpetual futures on crypto exchanges has surged to $28 billion, signaling that investors are already utilizing crypto markets for round-the-clock exposure. Nasdaq President Tal Cohen noted that the new generation of retail investors expects continuous market access, prompting traditional exchanges to adapt their infrastructure to support this demand.