(24)In order to move closer to a level playing field for financial instruments admitted to trading on traditional trading venues within the meaning of Directive 2014/65/EU and in order to ensure high levels of investor protection, market integrity and financial stability, DLT financial instruments admitted to trading on a DLT MTF or on a DLT TSS should be subject to the provisions prohibiting market abuse under Regulation (EU) No 596/2014.