London Stock Exchange will launch LSE 24 in 2027, offering overnight trading in ETPs to match the 24/7 access crypto exchanges have normalized for retail investors.
The London Stock Exchange will open an overnight trading venue in the first half of 2027, the exchange said, a move designed to keep regulated equity products competitive with crypto markets that already run 24 hours a day.
The new platform, named LSE 24, will run from 5 p.m. to 7:50 a.m. London time. Trading pauses for 30 minutes at 6:30 p.m. for end-of-day processing. The main LSE market keeps its 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule. Together, the two sessions give investors near-round-the-clock access on weekdays.
Crypto exchanges set the standard for always-on markets. Coinbase and Kraken let users trade through mobile apps at any hour. The model has attracted retail traders who expect immediate access rather than fixed exchange hours. The LSE plan tries to keep those orders inside a regulated venue.
LSE 24 will start with exchange-traded products, not individual company shares. The LSE lists more than 2,600 ETPs, including funds tracking British and American equity markets. The exchange said a phased launch lets it assess liquidity and pricing quality before adding single stocks.
Adding individual shares raises operational and regulatory questions, the LSE said. Listed companies must manage disclosure timing and investor access across longer hours. The exchange is reviewing those requirements before expanding the available instruments.
The London project follows similar plans across major US exchanges. Nasdaq aims to introduce 23-hour weekday trading, subject to regulatory approval. Cboe plans to offer 23-hour access on its EDGX Equities Exchange.
Retail demand is the main driver behind these changes, the exchange said. Customers want to trade after breaking news and outside their local business hours. Less consistent demand has come from institutional investors.
The LSE also plans to support agentic trading tools within the new market. These systems can review portfolios and place trades using defined instructions. The exchange is building this capability as trading technology develops across global markets.
LSEG, the parent company, carries an Alpha Score of 43 out of 100, reflecting mixed risk metrics.
CME Group, which has extended crypto futures trading hours, scores 59 out of 100, a moderate rating.
LSE 24 will not match the uninterrupted structure of crypto markets. Not yet. The venue includes a daily processing pause and will initially cover a limited group of products.
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