Both offer INR-margined crypto futures and options. CoinDCX is a full exchange with spot, SIPs and staking; Delta Exchange is a derivatives specialist.
Delta Exchange suits dedicated derivatives traders who want options at low, published fees. CoinDCX is better if you also want spot investing, SIPs and a far larger coin list in the same app.
| CoinDCX | Delta Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Traders who want spot, INR futures and options in one app | Experienced futures and options traders |
| Founded / HQ | 2018 · Mumbai | 2018 · operated in India by Excelium Technologies Pvt Ltd |
| FIU-IND registered | Yes, registered with FIU-IND as a reporting entity; no FIU penalty found | Yes, registered with FIU-IND (per the company); no FIU penalty found |
| INR deposits | UPI, IMPS/NEFT bank transfer | Direct INR bank deposits and withdrawals, free |
| Spot trading fee | Tiered by 30-day volume, roughly 0.03% to 0.50% on INR spot (check the live fee page) + 18% GST on fees | Spot: buying free, 0.1% on sells. Futures 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker. Options 0.03% (capped at 3.5% of premium). + 18% GST |
| Futures | Yes, INR-margined and USDT-margined futures, plus INR options on BTC, ETH and SOL | Yes, INR-settled futures, perpetuals and options on BTC and ETH |
| SIP / recurring | Yes, from ₹100, including daily SIPs | No |
| Coins listed | 500+ (company claim) | Small list; derivatives focus |
| 1% TDS deducted | Yes, automatically | Deducted on spot sells; ask a CA how TDS applies to your futures and options trades |
| Security record | July 2025: about $44M taken from an internal operational wallet; customer funds untouched, loss covered from CoinDCX's treasury. Publishes monthly proof-of-reserves. | No hack found |
CoinDCX has 500+ spot coins, INR and USDT futures, INR options on BTC, ETH and SOL, SIPs and staking. Delta focuses on BTC and ETH futures, perpetuals and options, with a small spot market.
Delta publishes 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker on futures and 0.03% on options (capped at 3.5% of premium). CoinDCX futures fees are also low; check its current derivatives fee page.
Whichever you choose, leverage is the main risk: losses come fast and can't be set off against other income for tax. Read risk management before trading.
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Delta is built around options and publishes low fees; CoinDCX also offers INR options on BTC, ETH and SOL. Experienced options traders often prefer Delta.
Yes, both say they are registered with FIU-IND.
Generally no. Start with spot buying or SIPs, and learn position sizing before using leverage.
