Crypto Trades 24/7—but Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana Still Follow Wall Street’s Clock

Crypto Trades 24/7—but Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana Still Follow Wall Street’s Clock


The New York Stock Exchange facade representing Wall Street's influence on major crypto trading hours image By Isaac • September 11, 2026 11:10 am •

Crypto markets never close. The people and institutions moving the most money still keep a schedule.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana now make a much larger share of their daily moves during U.S. trading hours than they did when crypto was dominated by offshore exchanges and retail traders. That means a market built around 24/7 access is increasingly reacting to Wall Street’s opening bell, economic calendar and closing flows.

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A new CryptoSlate analysis finds that the major coins are showing a stronger U.S.-session rhythm as regulated funds, public companies, market makers and professional trading desks account for more activity.

The report compares intraday returns and trading patterns across major assets, looking beyond the simple fact that

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