Global Tokenized Trading Spikes Outside US Market Hours
Key Summary
Tokenized stock trading on Solana and BNB Chain has surged outside US market hours, with over 70% of trading volume occurring outside traditional trading sessions. This growth suggests investors are leveraging around-the-clock access to trade tokenized stocks, potentially paving the way for expanded use of tokenized equities in traditional markets.
Background ContextThe rise of tokenized stocks has led to increased trading volumes outside of traditional US market hours.
Tokenized Equities ValueThe value of tokenized equities has grown by 15% over the past 30 days to nearly $3.3 billion, according to RWA.xyz data.
Trading VolumeMost tokenized stock trading volume on BNB Chain occurs outside the traditional 9:30 am to 4 pm Eastern trading session, with over 70% of trading volume happening outside of this time frame.
Growth DriversThe growth in round-the-clock trading is attributed to the increasing use of tokenized stocks to trade when traditional US exchanges are closed.
Regulatory EnvironmentUS regulators have begun opening the door to tokenized equities in traditional markets, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introducing an innovation exemption last month.
Key EntitiesBNB Chain, Solana, Ondo Global Markets, xStocks, bStocks, SEC, Mark Uyeda
Narrative ThemeRegulatory Evolution
Impact Score3
Key Takeaways• Tokenized stock trading on Solana and BNB Chain has surged outside US market hours• Over 70% of trading volume occurs outside traditional trading sessions• The growth is attributed to increased use of tokenized stocks for around-the-clock trading• US regulators are opening the door to tokenized equities in traditional markets
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