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RED ALERT: Nasdaq’s Epic Disaster Recovery Test Set for October 25, 2025!
Hold onto your hats, folks! The clock is ticking down to one of the BIGGEST events in the financial world! Nasdaq is rolling out its high-stakes Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan test this coming Saturday, October 25, 2025! Are YOU ready for the thrill?
Designated Members: Your Time to Shine!
Attention, Designated Members! You’ve been put on notice since April 2025, and it’s time to step up! This is NOT a drill—your systems NEED to perform flawlessly in disaster scenarios! If you’re still in the dark about your participation status, it’s time to reach out to Equities Trading Services at +1 212 231 5180 or U.S. Market Operations – Options at +1 215 496 1571. Don’t wait until it’s too late!
Mandatory Alert! Designated Members MUST confirm attendance and submit a checklist of activities to prove their systems are battle-ready. The stakes couldn’t be higher!
Don’t Miss the Pre-Tests!
Mark your calendars! Nasdaq will also dive into industry pre-tests on September 27, 2025 and October 4, 2025! This is your gilded chance to join the lineup—reach out and get involved, or risk falling behind!
Testing Plan: Get Ready to Rumble!
System Availability is Guaranteed! All Nasdaq Markets are open for testing, including the Nasdaq Stock Market and Nasdaq PSX. Want to play? Connect to the Chicago Data Center during the same accepted order times as the real deal!
Test Schedule – Don’t Blink!
- 09:00 AM ET – Pre-open Session Kicks Off
- 09:30 AM ET – Market Hours OPEN with a bang!
- 10:00 AM ET – Hold onto your seats for IPO “ZWZZT”
- 10:30 AM ET – Another IPO “ZXZZT” Hits the Stage
- 01:00 PM ET – Closing Cross, After-market Action Starts!
- 02:00 PM ET – All Trading Sessions GONE!
Test Activities: Are You IN or OUT?
Equities Members! It’s crunch time for YOU to validate:
- Connectivity
- Trading
- Market Data
- Opening Cross Participation
- IPO Engagement
- Closing Cross Participation
- After-market Functions
Options Members! This is YOUR moment to shine:
- Connectivity
- Quote Entry
- Order Entry in ALL Forms
- Engaging in the Opening Process
Any questions? Time to act! Contact Equities Trading Services at +1 212 231 5180, U.S. Market Operations – Options at +1 215 496 1571, or U.S. Market Sales at +1 800 846 0477!
