The opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange is an iconic symbol of global finance. However, for a new generation of investors, market hours are an outdated concept. The distinction between traditional equities, which sleep at night, and digital assets, which trade 24/7, is evaporating.
Legacy financial titans are moving aggressively to capture the always-on trading economy. This shift was solidified on Oct. 7, 2025, when Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) (ICE), the parent company of the NYSE, agreed to invest $1 billion in Polymarket.
