Cboe Proposes 24-Hour U.S. Equities Trading by Late 2026

In a significant move to modernize market structure, Cboe Global Markets has submitted a proposal to the SEC to facilitate near 24/5 trading for U.S. equities via its EDGX Equities Exchange. The exchange intends to launch the service in December 2026.

Expanding Market Access

The initiative would allow trading of all listed NMS stocks from Sunday evening to Friday evening.

• Growth in Demand: Cboe reports a 590% increase in volume between February 2022 and February 2026.
• Operational Expertise: Leveraging experience in index futures, options, and Global FX via the Cboe One U.S. Equities Feed.

Prediction Markets and Modernization

The firm is expanding product offerings to compete with retail-focused players like Robinhood and Kalshi.