Nasdaq’s proposed schedule still includes a one-hour daily pause for processing and transition to the next trading day.

Nasdaq plans to add overnight stock trading from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. ET in December 2026, subject to SEC approval and other technical requirements.

BitGo CEO Mike Belshe and crypto analyst Nate Geraci say the move shows traditional markets are adopting ideas that crypto exchanges have used for years.

Nasdaq Plans 23-Hour Trading Five Days a Week

Nasdaq is seeking regulatory approval to run a nearly continuous trading week, 23 hours a day, five days a week. The plan adds an overnight session from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. ET, on top of the extended hours Nasdaq…