What are the potential impacts of Cardano's Hydra scaling solution on trading?

Cardano's Hydra scaling solution could significantly impact trading in several ways:

1. Dramatically increased transaction speed, potentially enabling high-frequency trading on-chain.
2. Greatly reduced transaction fees, making small trades more economical.
3. Enhanced privacy for trading activities within Hydra channels.
4. Potential for custom trading channels with specific rule sets.
5. Near-instant finality of trades, reducing counterparty risk.
6. Improved scalability, supporting higher trading volumes without network congestion.
7. Possibility of layer-2 DEXs with performance comparable to centralized exchanges. Traders should monitor Hydra's development for emerging opportunities.