Is 24/7 Real-time Stock Trading a Dream or an Incoming Reality?
By Anastasia Samaras
Our previous blog discussed the potential benefits markets would have during market sell-offs if they were powered by blockchain technology and the challenges that can happen within current market hours.
Traditional markets operate within specific trading windows which may be limiting investor flexibility. U.S. markets open at 9:30 AM ET and close at 4:00 PM ET and international markets, such as the London Stock Exchange, operate from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM GMT. When traditional markets like these are closed during times of volatility, particularly sell-offs, investors in different time zones may miss out on trading opportunities or be unable to react to market shifts in real-time.
Blockchain markets are self-sufficient and operate continuously, driven by smart contracts, such as Horizon’s Ethereum-based platform which underpins the Upstream stock trading app. Upstream, which is part of MERJ Exchange, for example, gives traders the ability to transact on all of our issuers’ listed equities irrespective of time of day.
3 Key Benefits for Expanded Trading Hours
- Flexibility During Market Sell-offs
With flexibility during market sell-offs, investors can react to the market in real-time, reducing information gaps and promoting more accurate price discovery. Real-time access to market data allows investors to make informed decisions based on ongoing developments. - Accessibility for Global Investors
Expanded trading hours may give international investors more accessibility allowing them to participate in markets regardless of their location. Upstream’s expanded trading hours 20 hours a day, 5 days a week, aim to enhance accessibility for global investors. - Interconnectivity of Global Markets
By breaking down barriers of time and geography, expanded trading fosters a more interconnected global market. We believe a more integrated global market promotes fair and equal access for investors.
Blockchain-powered markets have the potential to bridge the gap between traditional and digital worlds, creating a truly global financial marketplace where control is in the investors’ hands.
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