24/7 Trading Is Becoming Market Infrastructure -- Vantage and Macroeconomist Fu Peng Examine the Liquidity Limits
Financial markets are increasingly moving toward 24/7 trading infrastructure, supported by advancements in blockchain and computing. Experts warn that while this improves liquidity and price discovery, it removes the traditional weekend pause needed for investor discipline.
Why it matters
The shift to continuous trading represents a fundamental change in global market structure and risk management protocols.
Extended market access may improve flexibility and price discovery, but it does not eliminate weekend gaps, thin liquidity or execution risk.
PORT VILA, Vanuatu , Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Traditional financial markets are moving closer to always-on access. CME Group reported that nearly 15,000 1-Ounce Gold futures contracts, representing approximately US$60 million in notional value, traded during the inaugural weekend of its 24/7 schedule. The London Stock Exchange has also announced LSE 24, a planned 24/5 venue for digital, algorithmic and agentic trading.
Against this backdrop, Vantage Markets ("Vantage") and macroeconomist Fu Peng are examining a broader question: as trading extends beyond conventional sessions, can liquidity, price discovery, clearing, settlement and risk controls keep pace?
Why Is 24/7 Trading Becoming Market Infrastructure?
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