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Wall Street Traders Shift Crypto Market Activity to Weekdays

For decades, Wall Street adhered to a strict Monday-Friday schedule, a rhythm initially challenged but not fully overturned by the 24/7 nature of cryptocurrencies. However, institutional adoption is now fundamentally reshaping crypto market dynamics, shifting most price discovery and trading activity to traditional U.S. market hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET). According to Kaiko Research, weekend trading volume has fallen from roughly 25% to about 16% of the total. This concentration creates a significant "liquidity vacuum" on weekends when institutional support withdraws. Analysis by BridgePort shows the market becomes more vulnerable: trading costs rise by an average of 11% due to wider spreads, market depth for $100k trades worsens by nearly 9%, and displayed liquidity drops over 5%. Consequently, smaller trades can trigger sharper price swings. The massive success of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs has been a key driver of this structural shift. While providing steady weekday demand, their complete inactivity on weekends exacerbates the liquidity gap. Large capital movements, like the over $0.5 billion withdrawn from U.S. spot ETFs since October 2023, are easily absorbed on weekdays but can cause significant turbulence on thinner weekends. Ultimately, weekend trading now requires heightened caution due to a "thin" market, absent major market makers, and multiplied risks of sudden price jumps and slippage. Understanding these hidden liquidity mechanisms has become crucial for navigating the new financial reality.

cryptonews.ru07/27 17:31

Wall Street Traders Shift Crypto Market Activity to Weekdays

cryptonews.ru07/27 17:31

Data Research: How Big Is the Liquidity Gap Between Hyperliquid and CME Crude Oil?

This analysis compares the liquidity and market structure of Hyperliquid's xyz:CL perpetual contract with CME's CLJ6 WTI crude oil futures. Key findings reveal Hyperliquid's absolute liquidity metrics are significantly lower than CME's, with its depth being less than 1% of CME's across various price points. The median trade size on Hyperliquid ($543) is 166 times smaller than on CME ($90,450), reflecting its crypto-native retail user base. While Hyperliquid exhibits high execution slippage for large orders (20x higher for a $1M order), its weekend trading activity shows a notable trend. Over three observed weekends, Hyperliquid's volume grew from $31M to over $1B, and its price discovery capability improved, closely aligning with CME's Monday opening prices by the third weekend. The increasing average trade size on weekends suggests growing use by traders seeking hedging exposure outside CME hours, not just speculators. The primary obstacle for Hyperliquid's expansion among institutional investors remains its high transaction costs for large orders. Without improving its capacity for institutional-sized trades, it risks remaining a supplementary weekend venue rather than a primary marketplace.

marsbit04/06 02:51

Data Research: How Big Is the Liquidity Gap Between Hyperliquid and CME Crude Oil?

marsbit04/06 02:51

Data Research: How Big Is the Liquidity Gap Between Hyperliquid and CME Crude Oil?

This analysis compares the liquidity and market structure of Hyperliquid's xyz:CL perpetual crude oil contract with CME's CLJ6 futures contract over a three-week period from late February to mid-March 2026. Key findings reveal a significant liquidity gap: Hyperliquid's average depth is less than 1% of CME's, with a 125x difference at the ±2 bps level. The median trade size on Hyperliquid ($543) is 166x smaller than on CME ($90,450), reflecting its crypto-native retail user base. For a $1M order, estimated slippage on Hyperliquid (15.4 bps) is approximately 20x higher than on CME (0.79 bps), indicating it currently lacks the capacity for institutional-sized orders. However, a notable trend emerged during weekends when CME is closed. Hyperliquid's weekend trading volume grew significantly over the three observed weekends, from $31M to over $1B, and the average trade size increased, suggesting use by traders seeking exposure or hedging ahead of Monday's open. While an initial "discovery boundary" mechanism limited price discovery on the first weekend, subsequent weekends showed Hyperliquid's price increasingly converged with CME's Monday opening price, demonstrating its evolving price discovery capabilities. The report concludes that while Hyperliquid's absolute liquidity metrics are not comparable to CME, its growing weekend activity shows promise. However, high transaction costs for large orders remain a major barrier to attracting institutional participants.

Odaily星球日报04/06 02:50

Data Research: How Big Is the Liquidity Gap Between Hyperliquid and CME Crude Oil?

Odaily星球日报04/06 02:50

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