Firstrade Partners with Blue Ocean to Power Overnight Trading

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Firstrade, a pioneer in commission-free online trading, today announced a strategic partnership with Blue Ocean Technologies to introduce overnight trading capabilities via Blue Ocean ATS, empowering clients with greater flexibility and access to US equities market. This marks a significant milestone in delivering overnight trading access, and underscores Firstrade's commitment to empowering investors with seamless access to global markets around the clock.

"At Firstrade, we are continuously looking for ways to enhance the trading experience for our clients," said John Liu, CEO of Firstrade. "By partnering with Blue Ocean, we are breaking the barriers of traditional trading hours and providing our clients with unparalleled access to the markets. This offering is the latest example of our commitment to innovation and our mission to empower users with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed."

This integration enhances accessibility and ensures Firstrade clients can react to breaking news and global events in real time, setting a new industry standard for flexibility and opportunity in after-hours trading.

"We are thrilled to partner with Firstrade to bring overnight trading to their platform," said Brian Hyndman, President and CEO of Blue Ocean Technologies. "Our mission at Blue Ocean is to provide investors with opportunities to trade U.S. stocks at their own time, and this partnership with Firstrade aligns with our vision of a more connected and responsive trading ecosystem."

Firstrade's overnight trading is set to launch in Q1 2025. A waitlist is now available for those who want to stay informed about this exciting new feature. By joining the waitlist, participants can receive updates as the official launch approaches.

For more information about the overnight trading feature and to join the waitlist, visit the website.

About Firstrade 
At Firstrade, "Clients' Experience First" remains our guiding principle. We champion our clients with exceptional service and cutting-edge financial solutions at the lowest cost.

Established in 1985, Firstrade stands as a leading online brokerage, offering commission-free trades on stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds, complemented by a selection of fixed income products. Alongside its diverse product line, Firstrade provides no-fee IRA retirement services and advanced tools, empowering self-directed investors to confidently navigate their financial future. Firstrade is a registered member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). For more information, visit https://www.firstrade.com.

About Blue Ocean Technologies, LLC 
Blue Ocean Technologies, LLC (BOT) is a unique capital markets fintech company empowering global investors by making trading possible during U.S. overnight trading hours. Blue Ocean ATS, LLC, and its trading system Blue Ocean Alternative Trading System (BOATS), currently trade U.S. National Market System (NMS) stocks from 8:00 pm to 4:00 am ET, Sunday – Thursday. Founded in 2019, Blue Ocean ATS is on a mission to transform U.S. trading to global trading via its flagship service, Blue Ocean Session, providing access and transparency to subscribers in all time zones during non-traditional U.S. market hours. For more information, visit www.blueocean-tech.io.

Disclosures:

All investments involve risk and losses may exceed the principal invested. Before trading outside of regular market hours, an investor should review Extended Hours Trading Disclosure and be aware of unique risks involved including lower liquidity, heightened volatility, wider spreads and pricing uncertainty.

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SOURCE Firstrade Securities Inc.