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Saudi Arabia just made a major move toward becoming a true global financial hub.

Starting February 1, 2026, the Tadawul Stock Exchange will be fully open to global investors. The Capital Market Authority has abolished the Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) regime, meaning foreign institutions and individuals can now invest directly in Saudi listed equities—no special approvals, no complex eligibility rules, no indirect swap structures.

This is a big shift.

Previously, access required high AUM thresholds, regulatory vetting, and indirect exposure routes. Now, global investors can trade Saudi stocks directly through licensed local brokers with full ownership rights, voting power, and dividend access.

This reform aligns squarely with Vision 2030:
✔️ Economic diversification
✔️ Capital market deepening
✔️ Global capital attraction
✔️ Reduced oil dependence

Tadawul is already one of the world’s largest stock exchanges by market cap, anchored by giants like Saudi Aramco, major banks, SABIC, and PIF-backed companies. Opening the market structurally changes its global relevance.

Foreign ownership limits remain (49% company cap, 10% per investor), preserving stability while still enabling meaningful international participation.

If regional history is any guide, liberalization tends to drive:
• Higher liquidity
• Deeper market participation
• Stronger global index weighting
• More stable long-term price discovery

This isn’t just a regulatory update — it’s a strategic signal.

Saudi Arabia isn’t just inviting capital in.
It’s positioning Tadawul as a core destination in global emerging market portfolios.

Vision 2030 in motion.
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The crypto market goes down for many reasons, and most of them are connected to fear, money flow, and global events. Crypto is still a young market, so price moves are often fast and emotional.

One big reason is high interest rates. When banks offer better returns on savings and bonds, many investors move their money out of risky assets like crypto. Less money coming in means prices fall.
Another reason is profit taking. After a strong rise, many traders sell to lock their gains. When selling increases, prices drop. This is normal and happens in every market.
Global uncertainty also plays a role. Wars, political tension, inflation, and economic slowdown make people nervous. In such times, investors prefer cash or safer assets instead of crypto.
Regulation news can push the market down as well. When governments talk about stricter rules, taxes, or bans, fear spreads quickly. Even rumors can cause panic selling.
Sometimes the market falls due to liquidations. Many traders use leverage. When prices drop, their positions are forced to close. This creates more selling and pushes prices even lower.
Lastly, crypto often follows the stock market. If stocks are falling, crypto usually follows because big investors are active in both markets.
Market drops are painful, but they are part of the cycle. Crypto has always moved in ups and downs. Smart investors focus on risk control, patience, and long term thinking instead of panic.

#crypto #Liquidations #stocks #InterestRateDecision #PanicSell