MEXC, a digital asset exchange operating a zero-fee trading model, has released stock trading data from the July–August 2026 earnings season, reporting a continued shift in U.S. equity market participation beyond regular trading hours. Tokenized stocks — blockchain-based instruments that track listed equities — have become one route through which crypto-platform users take on U.S. equity exposure alongside digital-asset positions. According to the company's figures, 49.20% of tokenized stock trading volume during the period took place in pre-market, after-hours, and overnight sessions, exceeding the 40.26% recorded during regular trading hours. Over the same period, the number of users trading RealStocks increased 608% compared with May and June.

Extended-Hours Volume Overtakes Regular Sessions

MEXC said that in July and August, 89.46% of its tokenized stock trading volume still occurred on U.S. trading days, but activity increasingly extended past standard market sessions. Pre-market and overnight trading accounted for 19.75% and 20.73% of total trading volume, respectively, making them the two most active windows outside regular market hours. The timing fits the rhythm of a U.S. earnings season: companies typically publish results before the opening bell or after the close, which makes off-hours sessions the first opportunity to trade on new information — as with NVIDIA, whose August 26 release came after the market close. The figures are self-reported and cover a single venue, so they measure activity on MEXC rather than the broader U.S. equity market.

Participation metrics expanded alongside the extended-hours activity. The number of RealStocks users rose 608% versus May and June, while the number of first-time traders increased 561%. By the end of August, the number of users holding positions had grown 105.2% from the end of June.

Cross-Product Engagement Around Semiconductors and NVIDIA

The data also points to stronger cross-product engagement in U.S. stocks on the platform. During July and August, semiconductor and memory stocks ranked first by trading volume across both MEXC RealStocks and tokenized stocks, while the memory sector accounted for more than 50% of trading volume in Stock Futures.

Within RealStocks, trading volume in stock indices and ETFs increased 333.7% compared with May and June, significantly outpacing the 94.5% growth recorded in individual stocks. Indices and ETFs also grew from approximately 12.6% to 24.3% of total RealStocks trading volume.

NVIDIA further illustrates the cross-product pattern. During July and August, the number of RealStocks users trading NVIDIA increased 777.8%, while the number of users trading the tokenized stocks NVDAON and NVDAX rose 138.4% and 228.8%, respectively. Following NVIDIA's earnings release after the U.S. market close on August 26, daily trading volume in NVIDIA tokenized stocks and NVIDIA Stock Futures increased 59% and 443%, respectively, compared with the previous day. The three highest-volume days for NVIDIA tokenized stocks in August also fell between August 26 and 28, around the earnings release — a pattern the exchange said demonstrates how users can access the same market theme through different products.

Zero-Fee Structure Lowers Trading Costs

On the cost side, MEXC continues to offer zero-fee trading for eligible Stock and Stock Index Futures. During July and August, the amount of trading fees saved by users through zero-fee trading increased 428% compared with May and June. According to the company, longer trading hours, a broader range of trading tools, and lower costs are continuing to reduce barriers to participating in global equity markets.

Vugar Usi, CEO of MEXC, said: "Markets are becoming increasingly 24/7, while traditional trading boundaries remain. Nearly half of tokenized stock trading volume now takes place outside regular trading hours, reflecting growing demand for more flexible market access. MEXC aims to further break down the barriers of time, tools, and cost, giving users greater freedom to participate in global markets."

Whether the off-hours share remains near half of total volume will become clearer when platforms release data from subsequent earnings seasons.

About MEXC

Founded in 2018, MEXC is a global multi-asset trading platform that positions itself as a zero-fee gateway to digital assets. Serving across more than 170 markets, the company provides access to crypto, stocks, tokenized assets, derivatives, and a growing range of TradFi-linked opportunities through a single account and single gateway. MEXC says it combines zero trading fees, deep liquidity, broad asset coverage, and a high-performance trading experience designed for retail users, and that it aims to make global opportunities more accessible as crypto and traditional finance converge.

For media inquiries, the MEXC PR team can be reached at media@mexc.com.

Source Risk Disclaimer: This content does not constitute investment advice. Given the volatility of financial markets — including digital assets, tokenized assets, and traditional financial products — investors should carefully assess market conditions, underlying asset fundamentals, and potential financial risks before making any investment or trading decisions.

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