FOREX.com
rolled out 24/7 cryptocurrency CFD trading today (Wednesday), allowing
clients to trade digital assets during weekends as part of the UAE’s
broader push into digital finance.
The
StoneX Group subsidiary now keeps crypto CFD markets open from Saturday at
8:00 a.m. UTC through Friday at 9:00 p.m. UTC, eliminating the traditional
weekend gap. The move puts FOREX.com alongside several competitors who made
similar adjustments earlier this year as digital asset volatility
increased.
FOREX.com’s
launch follows comparable moves by other major brokers. Hantec Markets
introduced 24/7 crypto CFD trading earlier in
2025, while CMC Markets launched round-the-clock crypto CFD services in
Australia to meet growing client demand.
The shift
reflects how traditional FX brokers are adapting to crypto’s
always-on nature. Unlike stock markets that close for weekends,
cryptocurrency exchanges operate continuously, creating price movements
that CFD traders previously couldn’t access through regulated platforms.
UAE Positions for Digital
Finance Growth
The timing
aligns with the UAE’s efforts to
establish itself as a digital finance hub. Regulatory frameworks from the
Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and Securities and Commodities
Authority support tokenized assets and stablecoins, creating what officials
describe as a secure environment for institutional money.
Razan Hilal, Market Analyst at FOREX.com
“The
UAE’s investment outlook for the year ahead is expected to remain
positive,” said Razan Hilal, Market Analyst at FOREX.com.
“The Central Bank of the UAE has forecast a 5.4% growth rate
for 2026, underpinned by the lifting of OPEC production quotas, the
expansion of the digital economy, and sustained growth in tourism.”
Extended Hours Reach
Beyond Crypto
FOREX .com
paired its crypto expansion with
extended trading hours for up to 160 stock CFDs, covering major
companies alongside digital assets like Bitcoin and Solana. The combined
offering targets traders who want exposure across traditional and digital
markets without switching platforms.
“Cryptocurrency
markets are no longer a fringe asset class; they’re central to the future
of finance,” Hilal noted. “The launch of 24/7 crypto CFD trading
reflects how investor behavior is evolving, particularly in regions like the
Middle East, where demand for around-the-clock market access is growing
rapidly.”
The company
has recently introduced an
artificial intelligence-based identity verification system on its FOREX.com
trading platform. It expects the update to nearly double the number of new
account openings. StoneX, the parent firm of FOREX.com and City Index, reported
$70.9 million in revenue from foreign exchange and contracts for difference
(CFDs) trading in the January–March quarter, a 12% decline from a year
earlier.
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FOREX.com
rolled out 24/7 cryptocurrency CFD trading today (Wednesday), allowing
clients to trade digital assets during weekends as part of the UAE’s
broader push into digital finance.
The
StoneX Group subsidiary now keeps crypto CFD markets open from Saturday at
8:00 a.m. UTC through Friday at 9:00 p.m. UTC, eliminating the traditional
weekend gap. The move puts FOREX.com alongside several competitors who made
similar adjustments earlier this year as digital asset volatility
increased.
FOREX.com’s
launch follows comparable moves by other major brokers. Hantec Markets
introduced 24/7 crypto CFD trading earlier in
2025, while CMC Markets launched round-the-clock crypto CFD services in
Australia to meet growing client demand.
The shift
reflects how traditional FX brokers are adapting to crypto’s
always-on nature. Unlike stock markets that close for weekends,
cryptocurrency exchanges operate continuously, creating price movements
that CFD traders previously couldn’t access through regulated platforms.
UAE Positions for Digital
Finance Growth
The timing
aligns with the UAE’s efforts to
establish itself as a digital finance hub. Regulatory frameworks from the
Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and Securities and Commodities
Authority support tokenized assets and stablecoins, creating what officials
describe as a secure environment for institutional money.
Razan Hilal, Market Analyst at FOREX.com
“The
UAE’s investment outlook for the year ahead is expected to remain
positive,” said Razan Hilal, Market Analyst at FOREX.com.
“The Central Bank of the UAE has forecast a 5.4% growth rate
for 2026, underpinned by the lifting of OPEC production quotas, the
expansion of the digital economy, and sustained growth in tourism.”
Extended Hours Reach
Beyond Crypto
FOREX .com
paired its crypto expansion with
extended trading hours for up to 160 stock CFDs, covering major
companies alongside digital assets like Bitcoin and Solana. The combined
offering targets traders who want exposure across traditional and digital
markets without switching platforms.
“Cryptocurrency
markets are no longer a fringe asset class; they’re central to the future
of finance,” Hilal noted. “The launch of 24/7 crypto CFD trading
reflects how investor behavior is evolving, particularly in regions like the
Middle East, where demand for around-the-clock market access is growing
rapidly.”
The company
has recently introduced an
artificial intelligence-based identity verification system on its FOREX.com
trading platform. It expects the update to nearly double the number of new
account openings. StoneX, the parent firm of FOREX.com and City Index, reported
$70.9 million in revenue from foreign exchange and contracts for difference
(CFDs) trading in the January–March quarter, a 12% decline from a year
earlier.
Related stories:
- Capitalise.ai and FOREX.com Expand Partnership into EU and UK Markets
- Forex.com Expands APAC Presence: Launches in Singapore