The proposed expansion, filed under rule SR-24X-2026-26, extends the incentive program through June 2028 and offers an additional 22.25% of 24X US Holdings equity. By slashing the entry cost for new participants to $250,000—half the original requirement—the exchange aims to attract more broker-dealers. CEO Dmitri Galinov stated the initiative is intended to give liquidity providers a tangible stake in the platform’s growth, moving away from market share thresholds in favor of direct volume-based vesting metrics.

These adjustments arrive as the exchange prepares for its scheduled launch of 23-hour U.S. equity trading on December 6. By tying vesting conditions strictly to individual participant performance rather than broader market share, the exchange hopes to foster a resilient trading environment. The new terms, effective as of October 1, 2026, do not apply retroactively, ensuring the incentive structure remains focused on future volume growth as the firm transitions into its full operational schedule.