IMF Says More Than Half of Tokenized Stock Trading Occurs Outside Regular US Market Hours
Summary
- The International Monetary Fund said more than 50% of tokenized stock trading volume occurs outside regular US stock-market hours.
- It said tokenized stocks are products that can be traded regardless of the operating hours of traditional stock exchanges.
- The IMF said 24-hour trading support through stock tokenization is a differentiating factor from traditional securities markets.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
More than half of trading in tokenized stocks takes place outside regular US stock-market hours in the US, according to the International Monetary Fund, suggesting demand is growing for ways to trade shares even after traditional exchanges close.
The IMF said on Oct. 12 that more than 50% of tokenized stock trading volume occurs outside regular US market hours.
Tokenized stocks are products that use blockchain-based tokens to represent rights linked to shares. They can be traded regardless of the operating hours of traditional stock exchanges.
The IMF's analysis shows investors are using trading tools that allow them to respond to market-related news even after the US stock market closes.
Support for 24-hour trading through stock tokenization is emerging as a differentiating feature from traditional securities markets.
JH Kim
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