Head to head

Bitcoin vs Monero: which is halal?

Side-by-side Shariah screening of Bitcoin (BTC) and Monero (XMR) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a HALAL verdict.

Bitcoin BTC
Halal · Recommended with Purification
78.3

Is Bitcoin (BTC) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Bitcoin halal? Yes, Bitcoin is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah…

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Monero XMR
Halal · Recommended with Purification
74.1

Is Monero (XMR) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Monero halal? Yes, Monero is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah…

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Score comparison
LegitimacyProjectFinancialTokenomicsStaking
BTCXMR
Legitimacy
77
62.5
Project
85.2
79.2
Financial
83.5
76.3
Tokenomics
60.8
58.8
Staking
68.4
63

BTC XMR — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.

Islamic principles
85.885
Riba
70.664.6
Gharar
77.470.5
Maysir

BTC XMR

Quick answer
Bitcoin

Yes, Bitcoin is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 78.3/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. The staking mechanism requires careful evaluation from an Islamic perspective.

A system which is acceptable among people is sufficient to establish a currency in Shariah.

Mufti Faraz Adam
Monero

Yes, Monero is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 74.1/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology.

Stated that cryptocurrency is permissible as a "virtual currency if accepted by parties.

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