Chainlink is making waves in the financial tech landscape by introducing its 24/5 U.S. Equities Streams, a significant enhancement of its Data Streams product that aims to provide continuous, high-fidelity market data for U.S. equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This innovative solution seeks to bridge the existing gap between always-on blockchain technology and the time-constrained nature of traditional equity markets, which has often hindered the scalability of on-chain equity and real-world asset (RWA) products.
Built on Chainlink’s proven Data Standard, which has facilitated over $27 trillion in transaction value, this new offering aims to revolutionize how global equity markets function. The 24/5 U.S. Equities Streams are designed to deliver more than just basic price feeds; they will provide a comprehensive array of market data, including bid-ask spreads, trade volumes, market-status flags, and freshness indicators. This robust dataset empowers developers to create more accurate pricing models, enhance liquidation protocols, and mitigate risks associated with on-chain equity products.
Johann Eid, Chief Business Officer at Chainlink Labs, highlighted the importance of this development by stating that it enables builders and institutions to access continuous equities and ETF data across all trading sessions. This progress marks a pivotal step toward establishing always-on, cross-border capital markets and represents a foundational upgrade to the operations of global equity markets.
Live on more than 40 different blockchains, the 24/5 U.S. Equities Streams are already being implemented by major exchanges, including BitMEX and Lighter, to facilitate around-the-clock equity perpetual contracts, lending markets, and various RWA products.
Lighter’s CEO, Vladimir Novakovski, expressed enthusiasm about the integration by noting that it supports low-latency perpetual trading outside of standard market hours while maintaining high standards of data quality. He emphasized that this collaboration allows Lighter to extend its fair and efficient execution capabilities without compromising the integrity of the data.
On the other hand, BitMEX CEO Stephan Lutz underscored the vital role that security and data integrity play in derivatives markets. He described Chainlink’s 24/5 U.S. Equities Streams as an essential element of a professional-grade, 24/7 equity derivatives infrastructure, offering verifiable pricing context necessary for operations beyond conventional market hours.
The early adopters of this technology, including platforms such as ApeX, HelloTrade, Decibel, Monaco, Opinion Labs, and Orderly Network, further illustrate the growing traction of Chainlink’s innovative offering. As demand for continuous and reliable financial market data increases, Chainlink’s advancements are poised to reshape the future of on-chain equity trading, enhancing both accessibility and efficiency across the global blockchain network.
