user2229: What are the advantages and disadvantages of 24/7 Bitcoin trading over traditional stock market which operates only 6 - 8 hours a day and 5 days a week? Any threats?

user2890: The 24/7/365 bitcoin trading market is pretty unique in financial markets. Here are the advantages and disadvantages as I see them.
Advantages:
- more convenient: bitcoin can be bought and sold at any time and on any day.
- truly international: bitcoin can be traded during business hours in every country and every timezone.
- increased profitability: more trades means a good trader can make more money.
Disadvantages:
- increased risk: important market movements can occur while you're sleeping, causing trading losses.

2229: <p>What are the advantages and disadvantages of 24/7 Bitcoin trading over traditional stock market which operates only 6 - 8 hours a day and 5 days a week? Any threats?</p>
 2890: <p>The 24/7/365 bitcoin trading market is pretty unique in financial markets. Here are the advantages and disadvantages as I see them.</p>

<p>Advantages:<br>
- more convenient: bitcoin can be bought and sold at any time and on any day.<br>
- truly international: bitcoin can be traded during business hours in every country and every timezone.<br>
- increased profitability: more trades means a good trader can make more money.</p>

<p>Disadvantages:<br>
- increased risk: important market movements can occur while you're sleeping, causing trading losses.</p>
