Featured
Bybit
4.0Capital at risk · T&Cs apply
More about Bithumb
Broker availability
Is Bithumb Available in 🇦🇪 UAE?
No — Bithumb is not available in UAE
Bithumb does not accept new account registrations from UAE as of 2026. See alternatives available in UAE ↓
Availability last verified: October 2026
Broker availability in 🇦🇪 UAE
162 / 341 brokers162 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from UAE (48% availability). See all available brokers →
Find a broker available in UAE
Bithumb doesn't accept UAE traders — get matched to one that does, by market, style and budget.
Trading regulation in 🇦🇪 UAE
Regulator
DFSA (Dubai) / SCA (Abu Dhabi)
Max leverage (forex)
1:100 (DFSA: 1:50)
Max leverage (stocks)
1:10
Permitted instruments
Forex, CFDs, Stocks, Futures, Crypto (VARA licensed)
UAE has two main regulators: DFSA for DIFC (Dubai) and SCA for onshore. VARA regulates crypto in Dubai. No income tax on trading profits.
Bithumb vs alternatives in 🇦🇪 UAE
| Regulator | FSC | FMA, SCA | FSA | FSA |
| Min. deposit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0.1 pips | 0 pips | 0.1 pips |
| Max leverage | 1 | 100 | 125 | 200 |
| Available | ✗ No | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Recommended brokers available in 🇦🇪 UAE
These brokers accept clients from UAE and are regulated by reputable authorities.
- Copy trading feature
- Competitive derivatives trading
- Clean and intuitive interface
- Competitive fees
- Spot and derivatives trading
- 700+ trading pairs
- Large crypto selection (600+ tokens)
- Long track record since 2013
- Derivatives and spot trading
Other brokers also not available in 🇦🇪 UAE
These well-known brokers also do not accept clients from UAE.
About Bithumb
Regulated by
FSC
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Founded
2014
Min. deposit
$0
BrokerRank score
3.59 / 5
Markets
crypto
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Bithumb available in UAE?
No — Bithumb does not accept clients from UAE as of 2026. This is due to regulatory restrictions. Traders from UAE should look for brokers that are locally licensed or specifically accept UAE clients.
2Why is Bithumb not available in UAE?
Bithumb has chosen not to accept clients from UAE, likely due to local regulatory requirements or compliance decisions. Brokers sometimes exclude certain countries to limit regulatory overhead.
3What are the best alternatives to Bithumb for UAE traders?
Brokers we recommend in UAE include Bybit, XT.com, HTX. All are verified to accept clients from UAE and are regulated by reputable authorities.
4Can I use a VPN to access Bithumb from UAE?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Bithumb's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
5Is forex trading legal in UAE?
Yes — forex trading is legal in UAE and regulated by DFSA (Dubai) / SCA (Abu Dhabi). The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:100 (DFSA: 1:50). Only brokers licensed in UAE or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
6What leverage is available for traders in UAE?
Forex: up to 1:100 (DFSA: 1:50). Stocks: up to 1:10. These limits are set by DFSA (Dubai) / SCA (Abu Dhabi) and apply to all licensed brokers serving UAE residents. UAE has two main regulators: DFSA for DIFC (Dubai) and SCA for onshore. VARA regulates crypto in Dubai. No income tax on trading profits.
7Which financial instruments can traders in UAE access?
Traders in UAE regulated by DFSA (Dubai) / SCA (Abu Dhabi) can access the following instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, Futures, Crypto (VARA licensed). UAE has two main regulators: DFSA for DIFC (Dubai) and SCA for onshore. VARA regulates crypto in Dubai. No income tax on trading profits.
8Which brokers accept clients from UAE?
162 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from UAE. Recommended options include Bybit, XT.com, HTX. You can see the full list on our UAE brokers page.