Bitcoin continued trading over the July 4 holiday while major U.S. equity markets remained shut. The contrast highlighted the cryptocurrency's 24/7 availability compared with traditional finance channels.
Official calendars showed NYSE and Nasdaq markets closed on Friday, July 3, for the Independence Day observance. Bitcoin remained accessible on exchanges and apps throughout the period.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $222 million on June 30 and $296 million on July 1, followed by inflows of $223.5 million on July 2. The holiday then paused ETF trading windows while Bitcoin prices continued to move.
Federal Reserve processing followed a scheduled pause late on July 3 and was set to resume July 5. Banking services aligned with the holiday schedule, leaving Bitcoin's settlement process uninterrupted.
