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LSE Plans 24/5 Trading Venue LSE 24

Analysis based on 35 articles · First reported Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Sentiment
10
Attention
4
Articles
35
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The launch of LSE 24 could attract global investors seeking extended trading hours, potentially increasing liquidity and trading volumes for LSE-listed ETPs. However, initial volumes may be low, and the impact on the main market is expected to be limited as the venues operate separately.

Financial Exchanges Securities Trading ETFs
Event Summary

The Aquis Stock Exchange (LSE) announced plans to launch LSE 24, a new 24/5 trading venue operating from 5:00 PM to 7:50 AM London time, with a 30-minute pause for end-of-day processing. The venue will operate separately from the main market and initially offer exchange-traded products (ETPs) in H1 2027, subject to regulatory approval. Client testing is expected by end of 2026. LSE 24 aims to provide near-continuous trading, leveraging LSEG's Digital Securities Depository and supporting algorithmic and agentic trading. The move responds to competition from cryptocurrency platforms and follows similar initiatives by Nasdaq, CME Group, Cboe, and Euronext Paris. Julia Hoggett, CEO of LSE plc, emphasized the venue's role in enhancing flexibility and reinforcing London's position as a global financial centre.

Key Actions
93 CME Group launched 24/7 trading
85 London Stock Exchange Group announced plans to launch
80 Aquis Stock Exchange announced new venue
70 London Stock Exchange Group building Digital Securities Depository
40 Nasdaq plans to extend trading
40 Ondo Global Markets plans to launch 23x5 trading
Entities Involved
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Aquis Stock Exchange
Announced the launch of LSE 24, a new 24/5 trading venue, to extend trading hours and compete with crypto platforms.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 30.0
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London Stock Exchange Group
Parent company building LSE 24 and Digital Securities Depository to support the new venue.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 30.0
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United Kingdom
The UK's financial hub, London, benefits from the LSE's innovation, reinforcing its global competitiveness. The move may attract more international investment.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 15.0
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Julia Hoggett
CEO of LSE plc and Head of Digital and Securities Markets, LSEG, announced the initiative.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 20.0
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United States
U.S. exchanges like Nasdaq and Cboe are also extending hours, reflecting a global trend. The U.S. market remains a benchmark for extended trading models.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Nasdaq
Competitor planning to extend trading to 23 hours on weekdays, cited as part of industry trend.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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CME Group
Competitor that rolled out 24x7 trading of crypto futures and options in late May.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Ondo Global Markets
Competitor planning to launch 23x5 trading of U.S. equities on its EDGX exchange.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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New York Stock Exchange
Competitor that has explored extended-access models.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Euronext Paris
European exchange operator prepared to respond if demand for 24/7 trading emerges.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Stéphane Boujnah
Boujnah commented on Euronext Paris's potential response to extended trading demand, but no concrete actions are reported.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Financial Times
First reported the details on July 20, 2026.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Aquis Stock Exchange related ↔ United Kingdom
Aquis Stock Exchange related ↔ United States
Aquis Stock Exchange related ↔ Nasdaq
Aquis Stock Exchange related ↔ Ondo Global Markets
Aquis Stock Exchange related ↔ New York Stock Exchange
London Stock Exchange Group related ↔ United Kingdom
London Stock Exchange Group related ↔ United States
London Stock Exchange Group related ↔ Nasdaq
United Kingdom allies ↔ United States The United Kingdom views the United States as its indispensable defense ally and a major trade partner, despite recent d
United Kingdom related ↔ Nasdaq
United Kingdom related ↔ CME Group
United Kingdom related ↔ New York Stock Exchange
United Kingdom related ↔ Euronext Paris
United States related ↔ Nasdaq
United States related ↔ CME Group
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