Plus500 has launched around-the-clock CFD trading on select shares and ETFs starting Tuesday, joining competitors IG Group, eToro and Capital.com in the extended hours space. The London-listed Israeli broker announced the rollout will include CFDs on SpaceX and expand in phases to meet growing retail demand for flexible market access. Chief Executive David Zruia stated the move responds to customer expectations that markets should operate continuously like other digital platforms.
The timing reflects measurable retail appetite for off-hours trading. Capital.com reported between 25 and 40 percent of retail clients traded during pre- and post-market sessions from December 2025 through February 2026, while eToro saw roughly one-third of December 2025 volume occur outside core hours. Tech stocks dominate trading regardless of session timing. The shift toward continuous trading is accelerating through tokenized equities, which now represent an 800 million dollar market cap and allow blockchain-based shares to trade beyond traditional exchange hours.
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Brokers without extended hours capabilities risk losing market share to younger traders who expect instant access and may need to accelerate platform upgrades or tokenization strategies.
Source: Finance Magnates