As cryptocurrencies are traded in a different market than stocks, crypto markets are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
This means you can place an order at nearly any time, day or night, and also means if you hold any cryptocurrency, your portfolio value will change constantly, not just during regular stock exchange hours.
On the Public app, you can invest in cryptocurrency via your Bakkt Crypto account almost 24 hours a day - there are two maintenance periods where your crypto trades may not go through.
Daily maintenance period:
5:30 - 6:05 PM ET
There is a brief maintenance period that takes place every day from 5:30-6:05 PM ET every day.
Morning maintenance period:
5:00 - 8:00 AM ET
For a brief period of time each Tues-Sat morning (usually 1-2 hours from 5-8 AM ET), our system ensures buying power is updated.
Crypto trading during this window may be limited (usually allowing only 1 trade during the window), in order to ensure buying power is accurate and you do not overbuy. This limitation is lifted at the end of the window.
If you ever have questions, our Member Support team can be reached at support@public.com.
To trade cryptocurrency via the Public mobile app or website, you must first open an account with Bakkt Crypto. All cryptocurrency account, trading, and custody services are provided to you by Bakkt Crypto.
Cryptocurrency services are provided by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144) through a software licensing agreement between Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (“Bakkt”) and Public Crypto, LLC. Bakkt is not a registered broker-dealer or a member of SIPC or FINRA. Cryptocurrencies are not FDIC or SIPC insured. Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity and money transmission by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved before trading. See here for Bakkt licenses and disclosures.