The crypto market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) reached AED 14.69 trillion in 2025. Big investors and wealthy people now do most of the trading. This shows that the market is becoming more stable and serious.
BitOasis, a Dubai-based crypto platform, said better rules in the UAE and Bahrain helped the market grow. More professional investors joined, and ordinary traders became more careful.
Globally, crypto also grew. Bitcoin hit new highs, and the total value of all crypto went over AED 14.69 trillion.
Big investors are leading the market. BitOasis said high-value traders grew by 66%, and corporate clients doubled. The platform now offers special services for them, like fast trading, priority banking, dedicated managers, and reliable technology for trading.
Regular investors are changing too. Most hold three tokens in their accounts. Bitcoin is the most popular, DOGE is the most traded, and BTC-AED is the favorite trading pair. Trading is busiest on Mondays at 6 PM GST, showing people follow global market hours. The average investor is 39 years old, showing more experienced people are now involved.
Surveys show that 71% of very rich families in the UAE plan to invest in crypto, more than the world average of 69%. About 40% of wealthy individuals already hold crypto. This shows people trust digital money for long-term investments.
BitOasis plans to grow as Gulf wealth is expected to reach AED 12.86 trillion by 2027. It will offer new products in Bahrain, improve security, make trading easier, and follow strong rules. Partnerships with global companies, like Coinbase, support its growth.
Experts say MENA’s crypto market is becoming more professional. Clear rules and big investors make it stable. Regular investors are trading smartly, and crypto is becoming part of normal finance.
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