Head to head

Bitcoin vs Siacoin: which is halal?

Side-by-side Shariah screening of Bitcoin (BTC) and Siacoin (SC) 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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Siacoin SC
Halal · Recommended with Purification
77.1

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

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Score comparison
LegitimacyProjectFinancialTokenomicsStaking
BTCSC
Legitimacy
77
73.3
Project
85.2
80.9
Financial
83.5
69.5
Tokenomics
60.8
67
Staking
68.4
63

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

Islamic principles
85.885.5
Riba
70.667.8
Gharar
77.476.8
Maysir

BTC SC

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
Siacoin

Yes, Siacoin is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 77.1/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology.

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

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