- India remains a top-ranking country in the world in terms of Cryptocurrency adoption
- Adoption is especially high in rural and semi-urban areas
- Tech-savvy youngsters and the burgeoning digital economy are the main drivers of growth
India has continued to be one of the top countries in terms of Cryptocurrency adoption, with robust engagement from rural and semi-urban areas. This has been boosted by a tech-savvy young population and a growing digital economy.
According to a study carried out by Pi42 and Hashed Emergent, Gen Z has dominated the INR derivatives segment, with 61 percent of new traders aged between 18 and 25 years. The female demographic has also seen a 20 percent boost in terms of participation, with females representing nearly one in eight traders.
The study has revealed that the average trade size has also increased from around 1,051 USD in 2024 to around 1,960 USD, implying a boost in investor confidence and conviction in trading strategies.
The study has also revealed a boost in terms of frequency, with close to 60 percent of active traders currently engaged in daily trading, compared to around 45 percent previously. Furthermore, close to one in four crypto derivatives traders have also booked profits, implying a boost in terms of awareness around trading strategies and risk management.
In terms of regional distribution, North-East India contributes to almost 32 percent of retail investors, with Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya leading the pack. Next are North and Central India, which have also witnessed substantial growth, with their contribution doubling in 2025?
This also indicates the increasing reach of crypto-INR futures trading beyond metro cities, with Tier 2 and Tier 3 states emerging as important retail investor hubs.
Commenting on the findings, Avinash Shekhar, Co-Founder and CEO of Pi42, stated, “These findings show that retail investors are continuing to participate in the market with high consistency and increasing trade sizes, even in the backdrop of macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty globally. Younger retail investors are increasingly using more structured approaches to trading, while emerging regions are witnessing accelerated adoption.”
Tak Lee, CEO and Managing Partner of Hashed Emergent, stated, “These trends are pointing to a structural shift in the crypto derivatives market in India, with younger retail investors and non-metro regions driving the market. Moreover, derivatives are becoming an entry point for new retail investors into the market. This is an early stage of the market, and we are witnessing this play out.”
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