On June 16, Webull Canada, an online investment platform and subsidiary of Webull Corporation, announced 24/5 Overnight Trading, with market data powered by Blue Ocean ATS and Bruce Markets. In this interview with Traders Magazine, Michael Constantino, CEO of Webull Canada, discusses the drivers behind the launch, the role of overnight liquidity venues, and how extended-hours trading fits into the firm’s broader strategy.
What drove the decision to introduce 24/5 overnight trading for Canadian investors at this time?
Demand for around-the-clock market access has been growing steadily, and we felt it was the right moment to meet that demand head-on. Markets don’t wait for the opening bell, and Canadian investors deserve the same flexibility their global counterparts have. The overnight session, running from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. ET Sunday through Friday, gives our users a truly continuous investing experience that complements the pre-market, regular, and after-hours sessions already on our platform.
How much demand have you seen from clients for extended-hours access to U.S. markets?
The appetite for extended-hours access has been clear and consistent. Canadian investors are increasingly engaged with U.S. equities, and they’ve been vocal about wanting the ability to act on market developments outside of standard trading hours. This launch is a direct response to that feedback. With over 12,000 symbols now available overnight, we’re continuing to expand client offerings on Webull Canada.
What types of trading activity do you expect to see during overnight sessions?
We expect to see investors responding to events that move markets outside of regular hours, things like earnings releases, central bank decisions, and major geopolitical developments. Overnight trading is also well-suited for investors who want to manage risk positions or capitalize on price fluctuations occurring outside regular trading hours. It adds a new dimension to how self-directed investors can execute their strategies.
How does access to overnight liquidity help investors respond to earnings, news, and global market events?
Speed matters in investing. When a company reports earnings after hours or a macro event breaks overnight, investors who can only trade during regular sessions are left reacting the following morning, often after significant price movement has already occurred. With 24/5 trading, our users can respond to those announcements and developments in real time, manage their exposure, and make decisions on their own timeline rather than waiting for the market to open.
What role do Blue Ocean ATS and Bruce Markets play in supporting the overnight trading experience?
Blue Ocean ATS and Bruce Markets are the two primary venues facilitating U.S. equity trading overnight, and our integration with both supports us bringing this capability to our clients. Through a consolidated market data feed, Webull Canada brings together real-time insights from both venues into a single, unified view on our platform. That means our users are seeing a complete picture of overnight activity without having to look across multiple sources.
What additional enhancements can clients expect as Webull Canada continues to expand its product offering?
We are continuing to build out the platform in ways that give self-directed investors more tools, more access, and more control. Overnight trading is a significant milestone, and it is just one step in a broader roadmap focused on delivering new capabilities, enhanced functionality, and an even better investing experience.
