UAE CFD traders lead Capital.com’s trading volumes
UAE CFD trading platform Capital.com has reported a sharp increase in activity during the first half of 2025, with global trading volumes reaching $1.5 trillion, a 42.5% rise compared with the second half of 2024.
The growth was led by the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), where volumes climbed to $804.1 billion, up 53.3% from H2 2024. Within the region, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerged as the standout hub, accounting for 71.7% of all MENA trading volumes and reinforcing its status as one of the world’s fastest-growing centres for online trading.
Tarik Chebib, CEO of Capital.com UAE, said the results underline both regional momentum and the platform’s global reach:
“Our growth trajectory in the first half of 2025 demonstrates the strength of our platform and our ability to serve traders across diverse markets. The MENA region continues to show remarkable momentum, with traders demonstrating both confidence and sophistication in their approach. At the same time, Europe remains a solid contributor to our global performance, reinforcing our position as a truly international platform.”
UAE CFD traders lead Capital.com’s $1.5 trillion global volumes in H1 2025
- MENA: $804.1bn (53.3% of global volumes), with 35,000 traders executing 35.5 million trades.
- Europe: $224bn (14.9% of global volumes), led by Germany ($86bn) and Italy ($25.7bn).
- Despite having fewer traders than Europe (35,000 vs 61,400), MENA clients traded more frequently, highlighting deeper engagement.
- Trading Trends
Indices trading dominated global activity, with the Nasdaq-100 emerging as the most actively traded benchmark. After a sharp sell-off in Q1 amid tariff and geopolitical concerns, the index rebounded strongly in Q2, surging 18% as easing tensions and resilient tech earnings boosted sentiment.
Capital.com said the rebound was fuelled by strong performance from AI-driven and technology leaders such as NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Alphabet, making trading the Nasdaq-100 particularly attractive for active traders.
In MENA, trading activity was concentrated in indices ($444.3bn) and commodities, as investors took advantage of sharp moves in global markets during the volatile start to the year.
The first half of 2025 highlights Capital.com’s expansion beyond its traditional European base, with the UAE and wider MENA region playing an increasingly pivotal role in the firm’s global trading growth.
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