Top online broker capital.com announced that its trading volumes increased to $ 1.5 trillion in the first half of 2025, an increase of 42.5% from US $ 1.06 trillion in the second half of 2024.
After seeing trading volumes amounting to $ 656 billion (or $ 219 billion per month) in the quarter of 2025, volumes continued to grow on Capital.com at more than $ 840 billion in Q2 or Q2 or $ 281 billion in monthly customer trading volumes.
UAE principle
The United Arab Emirates was the contribution, representing 71.7% of all Mena transactions on Capital.com and reinforcing its position as one of the fastest growing nodes for electronic transactions. The company said this momentum reflects both the acceleration of the area’s appetite for differentiated, digital first transactions and the power of Capital.com to provide access to education -based experiences.
Key points
- The worldwide volumes reached $ 1.5 trillion in H1 2025, up 42.5% from $ 1.06 trillion in H2 2024.
- Middle Eastern and African volumes (MENA) increased by 52% to H1 2025 to $ 804.1 billion, compared to $ 528.6 billion in H2 2024, representing 53.3% of global trading volumes.
- Europe contributed $ 224 billion to H1 2025, which made up 14.9% of total global volumes, with Germany’s key contributors ($ 86.0B) and Italy ($ 25.7).
- Mena traders executed 35,523,172 transactions in H1 2025, despite being less in number (35,000 traders against Europe 61,400), more frequently negotiated by their European bonds.
- The indicators dominated the trade, especially the Nasdaq-100, which recovered 18% in the 2nd quarter of 2025 and became one of the most active negotiable benchmarks in the world.
Commenting on the development of the platform in 1h 2025, said Tarik Chebib, CEO of Capital.com Mena,
“Our growth trajectory in the first half of 2025 demonstrates the power of our platform and our ability to serve traders in various markets.
Details of the volume of transaction
The commercial activity in Mena gathered in indicators ($ 444.34 billion that traded in all index markets) and goods, as traders in the area actively took advantage of sharp market movements and volatility during H1 2025.
Although fewer traders in H1 2025 (35,000 in Mena versus 61,400 in Europe), Mena traders were more active, performing 35,523,172 transactions during the semester, compared to 26,368,824 transactions executed in Europe. This indicates a higher frequency of trading and a deeper commitment between Mena customers within the period.
Europe appeared as the second largest regional contributors in H1 2025, with trading volumes of $ 224 billion, compared to $ 172.5 billion in H2 2024 (14.9% of global volumes). Germany and Italy were basic markets, contributing $ 86.0 billion and $ 25.7 billion, respectively.
Transaction standards at H1 2025 reflected the wider market environment. The period was characterized by high volatility in Q1, when fears of invoices and geopolitical tensions caused a sharp recession in the shares, followed by a strong recovery in Q2, as commercial tensions declined and improved worldwide.
The Nasdaq-100 in particular appeared as a focal point for traders. After suffering a sharp correction at the beginning of the year, the index organized a dramatic recovery – delaying more than 18% in Q2 and exceeded both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones.
“Strong performance by technology and AI companies, such as Nvidia, Microsoft and the alphabet, Nasdaq-100 cement as one of the most active comparative evaluation points in the world. 2025 compared to H2 2024,” Chebib added.
For Capital.com
Capital.com is a high -growth fintech company that strengthens people to participate in financial markets through simple and innovative online trading platforms. It started in 2016, its intuitive award-winning platform-available in web and application investors to market thousands of world-renowned markets. To help investors with confidence, the platform is equipped with powerful risk management controls, transparent pricing and extensive educational content to support customers on their trading trips.
Capital.com has a global network with offices located in top business and financial centers, such as London, Limassol, Warsaw, Sofia, Dubai, Nassau and Melbourne. Capital Com (UK) Limited is approved and regulated by the Financial Behavior Authority (FCA) in accordance with registration number 793714. Capital Com SV Investments Limited is approved and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CYSEC), in accordance with No. 319/17. Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd is authorized and regulated by the Australian Securities and Exchange Commission (ASIC) under the AFSL number 513393. the SIA-F245 number. Capital Com Mena Securities Trading LLC is authorized and regulated by the SCA Authority (SCA), in accordance with the license number 20200000176.