By Staff Writer
FOREX.com introduces 24/7 cryptocurrency CFD trading, giving investors full weekend access.
Expansion includes extended-hours stock CFDs on 160 leading companies and indices.
Move aligns with the UAE’s growing role as a global hub for digital assets and tokenized markets.
FOREX.com, part of StoneX Group, is aligning with the round-the-clock rhythm of the digital economy by introducing 24/7 cryptocurrency CFD trading.
Investors can now trade crypto CFDs seven days a week, including weekends, making FOREX.com one of the few global platforms to mirror the “always-on” nature of digital assets.
Until now, crypto CFDs on FOREX.com paused late Friday and reopened on Monday, leaving traders unable to react to price swings that often take place during weekends. With this update, positions can now be opened and managed continuously, with only a short technical pause between Friday at 9pm UTC and Saturday at 8am UTC.
Razan Hilal, Market Analyst, CMT at FOREX.com, highlighted the move’s significance:
“Cryptocurrency markets are no longer a fringe asset class; they’re central to the future of finance. 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. Our aim is to empower traders with the tools, access, and flexibility to stay ahead of these shifts.”
The decision comes at a time when the UAE is emerging as a global hub for digital assets and tokenized markets. With regulatory frameworks from VARA and the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) already in place, the country is creating one of the most secure and attractive environments for investors.
Hilal added:
“The UAE’s investment outlook for the year ahead is expected to remain positive. The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) 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. This progress is helping attract foreign capital and drive structural transformation across capital markets. Asset tokenization, blockchain platforms, and emerging crypto hubs are enhancing liquidity, expanding financial inclusion, and improving the efficiency of cross-border trade.”
The new service arrives in a year when Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $124,500 and Ethereum climbed to $4,955, signaling the continued maturity of digital assets. FOREX.com’s expanded offering allows investors to capture these kinds of market moves even during periods when traditional CFD trading hours would have left them on the sidelines.
Alongside crypto, the broker has also broadened its extended-hours initiative to include up to 160 leading stock CFDs, ranging from mega-cap companies to short-term market movers. This gives traders greater flexibility to diversify across asset classes, blending traditional equity markets with the fast-moving world of digital finance.
FOREX.com will showcase its new 24/7 crypto CFD trading and extended stock offering at the Forex Expo Dubai 2025, where it is participating as a Global Sponsor. The event, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on October 6–7, is now in its eighth year and has become a central meeting point for the global trading community.
