The 24/7 Trading Advantage: Why Market Hours Don't Matter Anymore
Trade global markets on your schedule
How synthetic assets unlock round-the-clock trading for assets previously limited by exchange hours.
Step-by-Step Guide
The Problem with Traditional Hours
NYSE trades 6.5 hours/day, 5 days/week. That's 32.5 hours out of 168 weekly hours - only 19% of the time. Major news often breaks outside these hours.
Pre-market and after-hours trading exists but with poor liquidity and wide spreads.
Global Time Zone Challenges
If you're in Asia, NYSE opens at 10:30 PM. If you're in Europe, it closes at 9:00 PM. Actively trading US stocks means disrupting your sleep.
Synthetic assets let you trade when YOU are awake, not when exchanges are open.
React to News in Real-Time
Earnings announced after market close? Geopolitical event on a Sunday? With synthetics, you can position immediately instead of waiting for market open.
The biggest moves often happen at the open based on overnight news - be positioned before.
No Settlement Delays
Traditional markets have T+1 or T+2 settlement. Synthetics settle instantly on-chain. Access your capital immediately for new positions.
This matters for active traders who want to compound gains quickly.
True Global Access
No brokerage requirements, no geographic restrictions, no minimum account sizes. Anyone with stablecoins on Solana can trade.
This is financial inclusion in action - same access as institutional traders.
Risks to Consider
- 24/7 markets mean 24/7 volatility exposure
- Without market closures, there's no natural break for position review
- Liquidity may vary by time of day
- Must manage positions actively or use automation
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