The NYSE and Nasdaq are considering a shift to 24/7 trading for tokenized stocks, a move that could address significant liquidity issues for these assets, according to Ian de Bode, president of Ondo Finance. With its platform, Ondo Global Markets, amassing over $500 million in total value locked and more than $7 billion in trading volume since its September 2025 launch, Ondo is leading in the tokenized stock space. The overall market for stock tokens is nearing $1 billion, indicating rapid growth, especially as Ondo has shifted its focus from tokenized U.S. Treasuries to stocks and ETFs that offer strong price discovery. De Bode emphasizes that tokenizing stocks simplifies access and can facilitate their use as collateral. Ondo's structure allows for the seamless transfer of tokenized notes backed by stocks, contrasting sharply with other models that face transfer restrictions. Instant minting and burning of these tokens enable large trades without premiums or slippage, attracting users from emerging markets and crypto enthusiasts alike. However, the current limitation is weekend liquidity, as traditional finance operates on weekdays, while crypto markets are open 24/7, complicating hedging strategies for market makers. If the NYSE and Nasdaq implement 24/7 trading for tokenized stocks, it would effectively align the schedules of traditional and decentralized finance, alleviating a major bottleneck in the market. Ondo aims to expand its platform further this year by integrating more assets and blockchains while positioning itself not as a competitor to exchanges, but as a foundational layer that supports them, likening its role to that of Tether in the crypto space.