U.S. SEC Starts Planning for Continuous Trading, Aligning With Crypto Market Practices
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun laying the groundwork for a trading environment that operates around the clock, a shift that mirrors the expectations of participants in the cryptocurrency space. Historically, U.S. equity markets have adhered to a fixed schedule, opening in the morning and closing in the late afternoon, with after‑hours sessions that are limite…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:03 p.m.