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How much is 1 Bitcoin in UAE Dirham today?

1 BTC = AED238,346.33

-2.64%24H

Last updated: 17 Jun 2026, 09:36 am UTC

BTC	24H -2.64%	7D +5.89%	1M -15.67%	3M -7.65%
1 BTC	244,800.73 AED	225,088.86 AED	282,649.31 AED	258,089.92 AED
5 BTC	1,224,003.66 AED	1,125,444.31 AED	1,413,246.56 AED	1,290,449.60 AED
10 BTC	2,448,007.32 AED	2,250,888.61 AED	2,826,493.13 AED	2,580,899.19 AED
50 BTC	12,240,036.58 AED	11,254,443.06 AED	14,132,465.64 AED	12,904,495.97 AED
100 BTC	24,480,073.16 AED	22,508,886.12 AED	28,264,931.28 AED	25,808,991.94 AED
500 BTC	122,400,365.78 AED	112,544,430.61 AED	141,324,656.40 AED	129,044,959.68 AED
1,000 BTC	244,800,731.56 AED	225,088,861.21 AED	282,649,312.80 AED	258,089,919.37 AED

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About Bitcoin

As of 17 Jun 2026, 09:36 am UTC, 1 BTC equals AED238,346.33. Bitcoin holds a 58.26% share of the total crypto market with a market cap of AED4.78T, ranking it among the largest digital assets by value. Trading activity in the last 24 hours totalled AED89.56B, 23.72% lower than the previous day. With 20.04M BTC in circulation out of a maximum supply of 21.00M BTC, Bitcoin has a fully diluted valuation of AED5.01T. Over the past hour, BTC has moved -0.29%. You can buy Bitcoin on BitMEX instantly with credit card, debit card, Apple Pay and more. Create a free account and start trading Bitcoin in minutes.

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FAQs

How do I buy Bitcoin with UAE dirhams on BitMEX?

Register at BitMEX, complete identity verification, then navigate to Buy Crypto. Select BTC, choose AED, and pay via Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, or Google Pay through Banxa or Mercuryo. BTC is credited to your BitMEX wallet within minutes for card payments. Full KYC is required in line with VARA requirements.

What payment methods are available for buying Bitcoin in the UAE?

UAE residents can buy Bitcoin on BitMEX using Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Payments are processed by Banxa or Mercuryo. All fees and available methods are confirmed at checkout before you commit. Full identity verification is required before purchase.

Is Bitcoin regulated in the UAE?

Dubai's VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) licenses crypto businesses under a comprehensive AML/KYC and market conduct framework. Abu Dhabi's ADGM has its own FSRA digital assets framework. The UAE imposes no personal income tax or capital gains tax — Bitcoin appreciation and trading profits carry no individual tax liability under current rules. BitMEX complies with applicable regulations in the jurisdictions where it operates; UAE residents should verify service availability in their emirate.

Why do UAE investors buy Bitcoin?

The UAE is one of the world's most active crypto markets, driven by a young tech-forward population, zero personal CGT, and Vision 2030-era economic diversification. Bitcoin offers exposure to a non-AED, non-commodity store of value with global liquidity — a structural complement to UAE investors' heavy real estate and equity exposure. Bitcoin's fixed 21 million supply contrasts with fiat monetary expansion, making it attractive as a long-term reserve asset for high-net-worth UAE investors and family offices.

What can I do with Bitcoin after buying with AED on BitMEX?

Hold BTC as a non-sovereign store of value with no individual CGT liability; withdraw to a hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor) for self-custody; trade Bitcoin perpetual derivatives on BitMEX; or send via Lightning Network for instant low-fee payments. In the UAE's zero-tax environment, all Bitcoin appreciation is fully retained at the individual level under current rules.

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Content on this page is for informational and illustrative purposes only, based on third-party insights, and is provided "as is" without warranty.
Buying crypto is inherently speculative and may not be accurate; future prices can differ significantly. The conversions shown in the calculator are based on the current market price available on BitMEX and external price sources.

This is not financial advice, nor a recommendation to buy any product. Digital asset prices are highly volatile, and you risk losing your investment. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Always understand the risks and consult an independent financial advisor before investing. For full details, refer to the BitMEX Terms of Service and Risk Disclosure Statement.