Chainlink said on Monday it has launched new data feeds that allow blockchain-based platforms to access U.S. stock and exchange-traded fund (ETF) prices nearly around the clock.
The new service, called 24/5 U.S. Equities Streams, provides pricing data during pre-market, regular trading hours, after-hours, and overnight sessions. Until now, most blockchain markets relied on limited stock data that only reflected standard U.S. trading hours.
Bringing U.S. Stocks On-Chain
The launch is aimed at expanding the use of real-world assets on blockchains. U.S. equities represent an estimated $80 trillion market, but have so far been difficult to integrate into decentralized finance systems that operate continuously.
Chainlink said the new feeds include more than just prices. They also deliver bid and ask levels, trading volume, market status indicators, and freshness signals, which help reduce risks during volatile or low-liquidity periods.
Use in DeFi and Tokenized Markets
The data streams are designed to support on-chain products such as stock-linked perpetual contracts, prediction markets, synthetic equities, lending platforms, and other tokenized asset products.
Several trading platforms have already begun using the feeds, including Lighter, BitMEX, ApeX, and Orderly Network, according to Chainlink.
Addressing a Market Gap
One challenge for blockchain-based equity products has been the mismatch between 24/7 crypto trading and limited stock market hours. During off-hours, outdated or incomplete price data can increase the risk of incorrect liquidations or pricing errors.
Chainlink said the continuous data coverage is intended to close those gaps and allow developers to build markets that more closely reflect real-world trading conditions.
Growing Interest in Tokenized Assets
The move comes as interest in tokenized real-world assets continues to grow. Analysts estimate that on-chain versions of traditional assets such as stocks, bonds, and funds could reach tens of trillions of dollars over the next decade if regulatory and technical hurdles are addressed.
Chainlink said the new equity feeds are now live across more than 40 blockchain networks, allowing developers to integrate U.S. stock data into applications that operate beyond traditional market hours.
