Chainlink brings 24/5 US equities data on-chain

Chainlink said it will roll out support for 24/5 trading data for US stocks and exchange-traded funds through its new US Equities Streams.

The product will provide round-the-clock market data five days a week, including prices, volumes, and bid-and-ask spreads.

Chainlink said the service allows blockchain-based stocks and ETFs to be traded, lent or used on crypto platforms outside standard market hours.

The company said US equities remain underrepresented on-chain due to fragmented trading sessions.

“As onchain markets mature and global participation grows, there is increasing demand for continuous, high-fidelity equity data,”

Chainlink said.

Several crypto protocols have already integrated the data streams, including Lighter, BitMEX, ApeX and Opinion Labs.

Traditional exchanges are also exploring extended trading, with the New York Stock Exchange developing a blockchain-based platform for tokenised assets.

US regulators are assessing the risks and implications of moving financial markets towards 24/7 trading.

At the time of reporting, Chainlink price was $12.42.