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Addressing market infrastructure, the speaker highlighted ongoing trends toward 24/7 trading, similar to cryptocurrency markets, possibly materializing in traditional exchanges within 3–5 years. The advantages include:
Better global access, accommodating various time zones.
Enhanced reaction to global events outside regular hours.
Reduced institutional advantage by limiting after-hours blind trading.
However, he acknowledged risks as well, including market burnout, heightened stress, and the need for updated regulation. He advocates for tokenized equities and blockchain-based trading to transform traditional markets, aligning with visions from industry leaders like Larry Fink of BlackRock.