24X National Exchange to Launch First Stage of Extended U.S. Equities Trading

24 Exchange announced today, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, that the initial phase of its 24X National Exchange will commence operations on September 29, 2025. The Exchange, which is the first SEC-approved national securities exchange designed for global access, will offer extended weekday trading hours for U.S. equities.

Starting September 29, the Exchange will operate from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on weekdays. This schedule is intended to enable institutional and retail investors worldwide to trade U.S. equities through participating broker-dealers for nearly the entire trading day. The Exchange will operate under full SEC oversight, incorporating standard investor protections.

Dmitri Galinov, CEO and Founder of 24X National Exchange, stated, "With this first stage launch, we're one big step closer to making 23-hour weekday trading a reality for U.S. equities worldwide. 24X National Exchange will enable unprecedented access, flexibility, and speed for market participants in every global location whenever they want to trade."

Initially, 24X National Exchange plans to focus on demand for overnight trading in U.S. equities, particularly from retail investors in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The SEC granted conditional approval for 23-hour weekday trading for the Exchange in November 2024, contingent on modifications to Equity Data Plans and compliance with the Securities Exchange Act. Galinov further added, "The initial launch of 24X National Exchange is the culmination of years of innovation, regulatory engagement, and commitment to global market access. Setting the launch date for our new Exchange is a defining moment – not just for our company, but for the future of U.S. equity trading."

A second stage of operations is planned, pending final regulatory approvals. In this subsequent phase, the Exchange intends to operate from 8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday to 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, including a one-hour daily pause for maintenance. The launch date for this later stage has not yet been announced. The Exchange will utilize technology provided by MEMX Technologies, which is designed to support high-performance trading.