South Korea’s Nextrade Shakes Up Markets — Is Crypto Next?
Nextrade, South Korea’s new stock exchange, has quickly made waves — grabbing close to 30% of the nation’s $2.4 trillion equity market within months of its March launch. Its secret? Twelve-hour trading sessions and lower fees, offering traders more flexibility and better cost-efficiency.
In September alone, Nextrade accounted for nearly a third of all equity transaction value — up from under 4% at launch. In a striking shift, some major stocks like Doosan Enerbility Co. now see more volume on Nextrade than on the 70-year-old Korea Exchange.
This aggressive growth raises a key question for crypto traders:
If extended hours and fee competition can shake up traditional stock markets, what could similar innovation unlock in crypto?
Will centralized exchanges extend trading features or lower fees to stay ahead?
Can decentralized platforms capture more volume by adopting 24/7 liquidity pools and more user-driven structures?
As traditional finance adapts, crypto may need to rethink its edge — or risk being outpaced by platforms like Nextrade.
Are we prepared for the next wave of competition?
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