JUST IN: 🇬🇧 London Stock Exchange to launch round-the-clock trading to compete with 24/7 crypto platforms, FT reports.

What happened

The London Stock Exchange announced plans to introduce round‑the‑clock trading, aiming to match the 24/7 availability of cryptocurrency platforms.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

Continuous trading could attract more investors who want instant access, potentially boosting market share and prompting other exchanges to consider similar changes.

Analyst inference

The exchange currently trades only during set hours, while many crypto venues operate all day, giving them an advantage in speed and accessibility for investors.

Confirmed

What to watch

1. Implementation timeline – watch for the exact date the exchange will roll out continuous trading and any phased rollout details. Proposed
2. Impact on trading volumes – monitor whether investors shift more activity to the exchange once it can trade all day, affecting liquidity. Analyst inference
3. Regulatory response – see if UK regulators adjust rules to accommodate nonstop trading, which could affect compliance costs for brokers. Analyst inference

Affected assets

• FT — Flying Tulip

Evidence

• x.com