Cboe plans to launch 24-hour trading for US stocks

Cboe Global Markets has announced plans to introduce 24-hour trading for U.S. equities on weekdays, responding to increasing global demand for access to American markets.

The exchange aims to implement this change on its Cboe EDGX Equities Exchange, pending regulatory approval.

“We continue to hear from market participants globally—particularly those in Asia Pacific markets like Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Australia—that they want greater access to U.S. equities trading,” stated Oliver Sung, Cboe’s head of North American equities.

This initiative comes as real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation platforms are offering 24/7 alternatives to traditional securities markets.

Currently, Cboe provides extended trading hours from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET on weekdays, but the new model would allow trading around the clock from Monday through Friday.

Cboe’s experience with operating 24-hour exchanges in other markets positions it well to support this new trading model. The exchange already facilitates nearly continuous trading for certain derivatives and global forex markets.

This move aligns with broader trends among traditional U.S. equities exchanges exploring extended trading hours.

For instance, the 24X National Exchange recently filed an application with regulators to potentially enable 24/7 trading for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

As interest in RWAs grows—reaching a cumulative all-time high of over $17.1 billion—investors are increasingly looking for opportunities that provide flexibility and accessibility.

The tokenisation of assets such as stocks and bonds is becoming more popular, especially following a regulatory environment that appears more favorable toward cryptocurrencies and digital assets.

Industry experts predict that the RWA sector could experience significant growth, potentially reaching a market size of $30 trillion by 2030.

With Cboe's planned expansion into 24-hour trading, investors will have more opportunities to react to market movements and manage their portfolios effectively across different time zones.