24 Exchange announced today (Tuesday) that the first stage of 24X National Exchange will launch on September 29, 2025. The Exchange is the first SEC-approved national securities exchange designed for global access, offering 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 will allow 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, with standard investor protections in place.

Focus on APAC Investors

"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,” 24X National Exchange CEO and Founder Dmitri Galinov, said

Initially, 24X National Exchange will focus on overnight trading demand for U.S. equities, particularly among retail investors in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

The SEC approved 23-hour weekday trading for the Exchange in November 2024. The approval was conditional on modifications to Equity Data Plans and compliance with the Securities Exchange Act.

"The initial launch of 24X National Exchange is the culmination of years of innovation, regulatory engagement, and commitment to global market access," Galinov added. "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."

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Second Phase Awaits Final Approval

A second stage is planned, pending final approvals. In this phase, the Exchange will operate from 8:00 p.m. ET Sunday to 8:00 p.m. ET Friday, with a one-hour daily pause for maintenance. The launch date for this stage has not yet been announced.

The Exchange runs on technology provided by MEMX Technologies, which is designed to support high-performance trading.