US crypto exchange operator Kraken has announced that its xStocks tokenized equities facility is now available for 24/7 trading on Kraken Pro, giving eligible professional traders uninterrupted access to what it calls the industry’s gold standard for tokenized equities.

Until now, xStocks were tradable on Kraken Pro 24 hours a day, five days a week. This update extends that access to full 24/7 coverage, allowing traders to execute strategies, manage risk and respond to global market developments in real time, including on weekends and public holidays.

This around-the-clock availability ensures professional traders can execute and manage positions with the depth, performance and precision of Kraken’s institutional-grade infrastructure.

Phase One: 24/7 trading for top 10 xStocks

The first phase of the xStocks rollout brings continuous trading to 10 of the most popular xStocks available on Kraken Pro, including: TSLAx, QQQx, SPYx, NVDAx, CRCLx, AAPLx, HOODx, MSTRx, GLDx and GOOGLx.

These assets represent the most active and liquid xStocks on the platform, offering deep markets and tight spreads around the clock. Kraken said it will be expanding this list to feature additional tokenized stocks and ETFs as part of its broader ambition to make tokenized markets truly global and continuous.

Why this matters: the future of market access

Kraken said that this expansion marks a major step toward building markets that never close. As market volatility and investor activity increasingly extend beyond traditional trading hours, 24/7 availability gives traders the flexibility to capture opportunities whenever they arise — without waiting for traditional markets to reopen.

By combining Kraken Pro’s professional-grade execution and liquidity with the on-chain, 24/7 settlement that has defined xStocks since launch, the company is reinforcing a seamless bridge between traditional capital markets and digital assets.

Kraken said its goal is to make tokenized markets as efficient, transparent and accessible as crypto. The introduction of 24/7 xStocks trading on Kraken Pro is another milestone in that journey, reinforcing its commitment to redefining how global markets operate.

xStocks are issued by Backed Assets (JE) Limited (a Jersey private limited company) and offered to eligible Kraken customers via Payward Digital Solutions Ltd. (“PDSL”), a company licensed to conduct digital asset business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. xStocks are not nor will be registered with any local securities regulators.

xStocks is not available in the U.S. or to U.S. persons. Certain other geo restrictions apply.