Market hours explained
xStocks are available for trading on Kraken 24 hours a day, five days a week. Trading is open from 8:00 PM ET on Sunday through 8:00 PM ET on Friday, with continuous access during this period. Note that trading is not available on weekends (from 8:00 PM ET Friday to 8:00 PM ET Sunday) when the market is closed. Trading is not available on market holidays.
Trading periods explained:
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Overnight: Refers to the time after after-hours and before pre-market.
Period: 8 PM to 4 AM EST
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Pre market: Occurs before the regular market session opens.
Period: 4 AM to 9:30 AM EST
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Market open: This is the main trading session. This period often aligns with highest liquidity and tightest spreads for tokenized equities, as it mirrors the traditional market activity.
Period: 9:30 AM to 4 PM EST
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After hours: Trading that occurs after the regular market session closes.
Period: 4 PM to 8 PM EST
Trading Availability and Market Liquidity
You can place and execute trades at any time during the 24/5 trading window from 8:00 PM EST Sunday to 8:00 PM EST Friday across all four trading sessions. The main difference between these sessions is market liquidity. During pre-market, after-hours, or overnight periods, liquidity may be lower, which can lead to greater price volatility. However, this does not restrict your ability to buy or sell during these times.
Reminder
Trading is not available on market holidays.
Trading periods explained:
Trading Availability and Market Liquidity