Clear, honest guides for Indian investors: how to buy your first coin, what the 30% tax and 1% TDS actually mean, how wallets and trading work, and how to tell a real edge from luck. See live prices on Cryptocurrencies, model projections on AI Forecasts, or start with the best crypto in India overview.
How to buy Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT in India, pick an exchange, and set up a wallet, step by step.
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SHIB price prediction in rupees for end-2026, 2027 and 2030: bear, base and bull cases built from market cap maths, not hype, with the live SHIB price.
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Withdraw bitcoin in India two ways: sell BTC for INR and send rupees to your bank (1% TDS applies), or send BTC to your own wallet. Steps, fees and checks.
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A crypto airdrop is free tokens sent to wallets by a project. Real ones exist, but fakes drain wallets. See 5 scam types, safe claiming steps and Indian tax.
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Crypto withdrawal fees are flat charges that cover network costs, a buffer for fee spikes and exchange margin. See 6 reasons they feel high and how to pay less.
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Find your crypto wallet address in 4 steps: open Deposit or Receive, pick the coin, pick the network, then copy. For Indian exchanges and self-custody wallets.
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TRC20, ERC20 and BEP20 are the same USDT on three blockchains. Compare fees, speed and address formats, and learn which network to pick so funds arrive.
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Rarely, and usually not wisely. Most exchanges fund via UPI or bank transfer, many card issuers decline crypto, and some treat it as a costly cash advance.
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Move crypto between exchanges in 7 steps: copy the deposit address, match the network, add any memo, send a test amount, then the rest, and avoid costly errors.
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Convert USDT to INR by selling it on an Indian exchange's USDT/INR market and withdrawing rupees to your bank. 1% TDS applies; here are the steps and costs.
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Buy Bitcoin with UPI in 6 steps: pick an FIU-registered exchange, finish KYC, add money to your INR wallet by UPI, then buy BTC from as little as about ₹100.
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Trust Wallet is not on the FIU-IND list, but it is a self-custody wallet, not an exchange. Here is what that means for legality, safety and tax in India.
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What time do Bitcoin options expire in India? Daily, weekly and monthly expiry times in IST on Delta Exchange India, Deribit and other platforms, explained.
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Crypto coins have prices, not share prices. Here are the crypto stocks and ETFs Indians can buy, from Coinbase and Strategy to Jetking, and how they are taxed.
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What is Rain crypto? The RAIN token explained: the prediction market behind it, live price in INR, where it trades and the red flags Indian buyers should know.
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What Global Dollar (USDG) and Gemini Dollar (GUSD) are, their live price in INR, who issues them, and whether Indians can buy or trade them locally.
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Is small crypto profit tax-free in India? The rules on minimum amounts, the basic exemption limit, the 87A rebate and 1% TDS thresholds, explained for 2026.
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Can you buy USDT with rupees without KYC in India? Why registered exchanges must verify you, the real risks of no-KYC P2P deals and the safe, legal way to buy.
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What is IC15, the "Sensex of crypto"? How India's first crypto index picks its 15 coins, why it is in points not rupees, and whether you can invest in it.
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The RBI alert list of unauthorised forex platforms explained: well-known names on it, how to find the official list, and how to trade forex legally in India.
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Is any crypto exchange RBI approved in India? Why no such list or PDF exists, who registers crypto exchanges (FIU-IND), and how to check a platform is legal.
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A step-by-step guide to crypto trading on Binance from India: signing up, funding with P2P, placing spot orders, fees, TDS, tax and the risks to know first.
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How to trade Bitcoin in India: BTC/INR and BTC/USDT pairs, order types, what moves the price, spot vs futures, fees and tax, plus mistakes to avoid.
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What crypto trading is, how orders and order books work, the main types and styles, what a trade really costs after fees and tax, and the risks to know first.
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The best books for learning crypto trading: Bitcoin basics, chart reading, risk and psychology, with what each book teaches and the order to read them in.
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How crypto hacks happen, the biggest exchange and DeFi hacks including WazirX and CoinDCX, and steps Indian investors can take to protect their crypto.
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How to download a crypto app safely on Android or iPhone: verify the developer, avoid fake APKs, set up security, and what to do if you installed a fake app.
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An independent explainer on the Crypto.com web exchange for Indian users: app vs web platform, CRO, safety checks, FIU-IND status, tax and alternatives.
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Open a crypto account in India in minutes: documents needed, KYC steps, linking your bank, first deposit, security settings, and what to do if KYC is rejected.
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Crypto apps explained for Indian users: exchange apps, wallets, trackers and tax tools, the features that matter, and how to tell a safe app from a risky one.
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Live crypto prices in INR for top coins, plus a plain guide to 24h change, market cap, volume, supply and charts so you can read any price page with confidence.
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How crypto exchange login works in India, how to avoid fake login pages and OTP scams, and what to do when OTP, 2FA or a locked account stops you signing in.
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The Bitcoin price story from under 10 cents to record highs, the crashes in between, and live figures showing how far BTC has moved since each milestone.
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Has the RBI launched an Indian cryptocurrency? No. Here is what the Digital Rupee (e₹) is, how it works, how it differs from crypto and how to use it.
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The top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap with live INR prices, grouped by type, plus how to read the rankings and what Indian buyers should check first.
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The top 5 cryptocurrencies at the start of 2020, their prices in rupees then, how they did in 2020, and live figures showing where they stand today.
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The top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap with live prices in INR and USD, a quick guide to each coin, and how to buy them safely from India.
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Which cryptocurrencies were built by Indian founders? Polygon, XDC Network and others, with live prices in rupees, plus the truth about an official Indian coin.
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A live list of the lowest-priced cryptocurrencies among the top 100 coins, in rupees, and why a low price per coin does not make a crypto cheap.
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Five cryptocurrencies Indian long-term investors most often consider, with live prices, the case for and against each, and how to hold them sensibly.
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The top 5 cryptocurrencies by market cap with live prices in rupees, what each coin does, and what Indian buyers should know before investing in them.
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Where India's crypto exchanges are based, which authority oversees them, and how to contact exchange support safely without falling for fake office scams.
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The crypto websites Indians actually need: official exchange sites, government portals, price trackers and tax tools, plus how to spot a fake crypto site.
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How crypto prices in India are set, why the INR price on your app differs from the global price, and how to read live crypto price pages in rupees.
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Cryptocurrency in India is legal to own, but what exactly can you do? A plain list of what is allowed, what is risky and what can break the law in 2026.
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A step-by-step guide to using a crypto app in India: choosing a registered app, KYC, UPI deposits, your first buy, SIPs, selling, TDS and staying safe.
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Best platforms for crypto trading in India in 2026, compared on order books, liquidity, futures, fees, security and tax, with the right pick for each trader.
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Best low fee crypto apps in India, with rupee examples for SIP investors, active traders and futures traders, including GST, withdrawal and hidden costs.
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Best apps for crypto options trading in India: Delta Exchange, CoinDCX and CoinSwitch compared on INR settlement, fees and coins, plus the risks and tax.
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Our top 10 crypto apps in India for 2026, ranked on FIU registration, rupee access, fees and security, from CoinDCX and CoinSwitch to Binance and KuCoin.
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Which crypto apps are legal in India? How FIU-IND registration works, which apps are registered, how to check any app and what legal does not protect.
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Which crypto apps in India are free to use? We compare free sign-up, free INR deposits, zero-fee trading plans and the hidden costs that are never free.
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The best crypto apps in India for Android phones, plus how to spot fake APKs, lock down your phone and choose an app that fits how you invest or trade.
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Our top 5 cryptocurrency apps in India for 2026, picked on FIU registration, UPI deposits, fees, safety record and TDS handling, with who each app suits.
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Bitcoin's dip to about $83,150 is driven by US bond yields, not a crypto crisis. Here is how to read it, and the tax and risk rules Indian investors must know.
With about $18 billion of Bitcoin and Ether options expiring on Friday, here is what max pain, put-call ratio and open interest mean, and what they don't.
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There is no single "best" coin for every Indian investor. Here is an honest framework to judge any cryptocurrency on risk, use case, liquidity and tax.
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Skip the "top 10" lists. Learn the real criteria (FIU registration, fees, INR deposits, security and support) to pick the right Indian crypto exchange.
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A good beginner crypto app is safe, FIU-registered, easy to fund with UPI and simple to use. Here's how to pick one in India and which red flags to avoid.
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A clear, honest walkthrough for Indian beginners: KYC, INR deposits, placing your first Bitcoin order, the 30% tax and 1% TDS, and how to store it safely.
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A simple, honest guide to buying ETH in India: KYC, INR deposits, placing your first order, gas fees, the 30% tax and 1% TDS, and safe storage.
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A calm roadmap for Indian beginners: KYC and setup, spot vs futures, risk management, the 30% tax and 1% TDS, and how to avoid early mistakes.
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A safety-first guide to buying USDT in India: KYC, INR deposits, avoiding P2P scams, the 1% TDS on transfers, and how to store your stablecoin securely.
Plain-English answers to “what is…”, Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, blockchain and more.
Basics
Bitcoin explained in plain English for Indian beginners: what it is, how it works, real uses, the risks, and how to research and buy BTC in India.
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Ethereum explained simply for Indian beginners: smart contracts, ETH and gas fees, staking, real use cases, the risks, and how to research and buy ETH in India.
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Stablecoins explained for Indian beginners: how USDT, USDC and DAI stay near $1, what they're used for, the real risks, and how they're taxed in India.
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Solana explained for Indian beginners: how SOL gets high speed and low fees, its real use cases, outage and volatility risks, and how to buy it in India.
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XRP and Ripple explained for Indian beginners: how they differ, how XRP works for payments, its legal history, key risks and how to buy XRP in India.
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Cryptocurrency is digital money secured by cryptography and recorded on a blockchain. Here's how it works, why it's volatile, and what Indian rules say in 2026.
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What is blockchain? A shared, tamper-resistant ledger copied across many computers. How blocks, hashes and consensus work, explained with everyday analogies.
The 30% tax, 1% TDS, filing your ITR and whether crypto is legal in India, explained clearly.
Tax
Check your 1% crypto TDS in 5 steps: log in to the e-filing portal, open Form 26AS or AIS, find section 194S entries and match them to your exchange report.
Tax
NRIs pay 30% plus cess on crypto gains taxable in India. How residency decides it, why TDS on NRI sales differs from 1%, and where DTAA relief is unclear.
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On a ₹1 lakh crypto profit you pay ₹31,200 in India: 30% tax plus 4% cess. See how TDS is credited, when you owe more and how it compares with mutual funds.
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Got an income tax notice or email about crypto? Learn why the department flagged you, the types of notices, reply deadlines and how to respond without panic.
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The 1% TDS on crypto sales is not a final tax. Learn when you are eligible for a crypto TDS refund, how to claim it in your ITR and how to fix common delays.
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Which ITR form to pick, how to fill Schedule VDA line by line, what counts as cost of acquisition and how to match your 1% TDS with AIS and Form 26AS.
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How India taxes crypto you didn't buy: gifts from friends and relatives, airdrops, mining rewards and referral bonuses, with examples and filing tips.
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Can crypto losses be set off in India? The VDA rules on set-off and carry forward, worked examples, TDS refunds and how to report losses in your ITR.
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What crypto staking is, how staking rewards are earned, the real risks, and how staking income is likely to be taxed in India under the VDA rules.
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A clear, India-focused guide to how crypto profits are taxed: the flat 30% under Section 115BBH, the 1% TDS, no loss set-off, and worked ₹ examples.
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A practical, step-by-step guide to reporting crypto gains in your Indian tax return: the VDA schedule, the flat 30%, the 1% TDS credit, and common mistakes.
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The 1% TDS under Section 194S explained simply: when it applies, the ₹10,000 and ₹50,000 thresholds, why it is not an extra tax, and how to claim it back.
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Step-by-step maths for computing crypto gains under India's flat 30% rule: cost of acquisition, no loss set-off, the 1% TDS, and clear worked ₹ examples.
Spot vs futures, leverage, candlesticks and risk management, the mechanics of trading crypto.
Trading
Hyperliquid's next network upgrade will cut the maximum hourly funding rate from 4% to 0.5% and double the limits on its HIP-4 outcome contracts.
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Yes. Crypto trades 24/7 in India, including Sundays and holidays, and UPI, IMPS, NEFT and RTGS all run 24x7. See what can still pause and how weekends differ.
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For most Indians the busiest crypto hours are about 6:00 PM to 1:30 AM IST, when Europe and the US overlap. See the IST timetable, key events and when to avoid.
Trading
A stop-loss sells your crypto automatically if price falls to a level you set. See a ₹1.3 lakh ETH example, stop-market vs stop-limit, and where to place it.
Trading
An order book lists every buy (bid) and sell (ask) order waiting on an exchange. Learn to read bids, asks, spread and depth with a simple SOL/INR example.
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At 10x leverage a BTC long bought at 85,000 USDT is liquidated near 76,925, a fall of about 9.5%. Learn the formula, a leverage table and how to stay safe.
Trading
Funding rate is a fee longs and shorts pay each other on perpetual futures, often every 8 hours. See how 0.01% works out in USDT and rupees, with worked maths.
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Slippage is the gap between the price you expect and the price you get. See a rupee example where a ₹95,000 order costs ₹110 extra, and 7 ways to reduce it.
Trading
A market order buys now at the best available price; a limit order waits for your price. See rupee examples, fees and when Indian traders should use each.
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Is crypto futures trading legal in India, which platforms offer it, how leverage can wipe you out, and whether profits are taxed as 30% VDA or business income.
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How the Crypto Fear & Greed Index is calculated, what each zone means, how to use it as a contrarian check, and its limits for Indian investors.
Trading
A three-trade winning streak feels like skill, but small samples lie. Here is why expectancy in R, measured over 50+ trades, is what shows a real edge.
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Ten open positions feel like serious trading, but they split your focus and quietly stack correlated risk. Here is why one well-sized trade at a time wins.
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Good traders spend most of their time waiting, not trading. Here is why cash is a position and why sitting out an overheated market is often the best call.
Trading
BCI's engine is not an oracle and does not know where price is going. It is a transparent, rules-based way to read the market and rank setups.
Trading
Spot trading means you own the coin; futures are leveraged bets that can be liquidated. Here's the plain-English difference, with a worked ₹ example for India.
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Leverage lets you control a big crypto position with a small deposit, magnifying gains and losses alike. Here's how liquidation works, with a worked ₹ example.
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Candlestick charts pack open, high, low and close into a single shape. Learn to read the body, wicks and colour, plus a few common patterns in plain terms.
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Survival beats prediction. Learn position sizing, stop-losses and the 1-2% risk rule with clear rupee examples so a few bad trades never wipe you out.
Long-term investing, SIP/DCA, and trading vs investing, building a plan that fits you.
Investing
ARK Invest is putting its $1.3B ARK Venture Fund (ARKVX), which holds OpenAI, Anthropic and Stripe, on Ethereum through Securitize for qualified investors.
Investing
Crypto profit % = (current value minus total cost) ÷ total cost × 100. Rupee examples, average cost for SIPs, after-tax returns, and why a 50% loss needs 100%.
Investing
Crypto gains pay 31.2% tax with no loss set-off; equity funds pay 12.5% above ₹1.25 lakh after a year. We compare risk, regulation, tax and how to split money.
Investing
There is no legal minimum to invest in crypto in India. Most exchanges accept orders from about ₹100; here is what small amounts really cost after fees and tax.
Investing
A step-by-step guide to investing in the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) from India: brokers, LRS limits, TCS, US market hours in IST and how gains are taxed.
Investing
Bullish, Alpaca, Apex Fintech, Equiniti and DriveWealth have teamed up to set standards for issuer-backed tokenized stocks that carry real shareholder rights.
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A crypto SIP invests a fixed rupee amount at regular intervals. Learn how rupee cost averaging works, how to set one up, how sales are taxed and the risks.
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How Indian residents can access US spot Bitcoin ETFs through LRS, the TCS and tax rules, costs, risks, and how ETFs compare with buying Bitcoin directly.
Investing
Bitcoin vs gold compared for Indians: volatility, history, taxes (30% vs capital gains), ways to buy, and how each might fit in a portfolio.
Investing
A repeatable framework for choosing crypto to hold for years in India, covering conviction, diversification, security and the tax rules that shape returns.
Investing
A crypto SIP (dollar-cost averaging) means buying a fixed rupee amount on a schedule regardless of price. How it works, a worked example and where it fails.
Investing
Crypto trading vs investing compared side by side: time needed, skill, risk, costs and India's 30% tax, so you can pick the approach that fits your life.
Market-cap rankings, bull vs bear cycles and how to read the broader crypto market.
Markets
A weak US five-year note auction sent the 10-year yield to its highest since 2007, pulling Bitcoin off an eight-month peak and XRP down about 8%.
Markets
Key crypto dates for 28 September to 4 October 2026: Bitget withdrawals, a new NEAR ETF, the Q3 close, Brazil wallet rules and US jobs data, in IST.
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Bitcoin holds near $84,000 as bond yields and oil ease. XRP and SOL rise, Quant jumps 39% and $14B of BTC options expire on 25 September.
Markets
IBM has connected Digital Asset Haven to Swift's blockchain ledger, letting banks handle tokenized deposit transactions with standard ISO 20022 messages.
Markets
Blockchain.com plans to give users round-the-clock access to tokenized US-listed stocks and ETFs via NYSE's planned digital venue, once regulators approve.
Markets
Strategy and Strive bought about $184 million of Bitcoin on Monday, and US spot ETFs drew $433 million on 18 September, steady demand linked to the rally.
Markets
Bitcoin rose about 6% despite a Fed rate rise to 4.00%. Coming up: the SEC's tokenised-securities pilot, US jobs and durable-goods data and $89M of unlocks.
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What market cap really measures, why the top coins dominate, and how an Indian investor should read the crypto leaderboard without being misled by it.
Markets
A bull market rises on optimism; a bear market falls on fear. How crypto cycles work, the signs of each phase, and what to do in each one as an Indian investor.
Avoiding scams and keeping your crypto safe in India.
Security
Bitget raised its hack loss to about $387.5 million after finding more affected assets on Zcash and TRON, and will restart withdrawals in stages from 28 Sep.
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Attackers drained $351.6M from Bitget's hot and warm wallets using spoofed transfers. The CEO says keys are safe and a $464M fund covers the loss.
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Sent crypto to the wrong address? Wrong network, missing memo and unsupported token cases are often fixable; a wrong valid address rarely is. Steps for each.
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If an exchange shuts down, your crypto is an IOU: an orderly wind-down gives you weeks to withdraw, a collapse can freeze it for years. Real 2024 to 2026 cases.
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Call 1930 at once, then file on cybercrime.gov.in under Financial Fraud. The evidence to collect, who else to alert, and why recovery offers are scams.
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The attacker behind the $387.5 million Bitget breach is moving stolen XRP out of its holding wallets. Here is why nobody can freeze it, and what happens on Sunday.
Security
Crypto casino Duelbits is offline after attackers drained about $7M from its hot wallets on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Tron and Bitcoin. It says user funds are safe.
Security
A seed phrase is the 12 or 24-word master key to your crypto wallet. Learn how it works, the safest ways to store it and the scams that target it in India.
Security
Hot wallet vs cold wallet explained for Indian users: how they differ, when to use each, how to choose a hardware wallet and buy a genuine one in India.
Security
Europe's three financial supervisors flagged quantum risk in their autumn report. By some estimates, about 6.9 million BTC sit in addresses with exposed keys.
Security
A 23-year-old from Brooklyn posed as Coinbase support and tricked about 100 users into moving nearly $16M. The same trick is used against Indian investors.
Security
How P2P crypto trading works in India, why bank accounts get frozen after P2P deals, the TDS rule most buyers miss, and practical steps to stay safe.
Security
Stolen keys and admin credentials, not smart-contract bugs, now cause the most DeFi losses, with North Korea's Lazarus Group linked to about $575 million.
Security
An attacker drained a few dozen of Blink's custodial accounts, while non-custodial Spark wallets were safe. Blink has patched the flaw and will repay users.
Security
A security-first guide for Indian users: what a crypto wallet is, hot vs cold wallets, step-by-step setup, and how to protect your seed phrase.
Security
Fake apps, Telegram tip groups, guaranteed-return schemes, P2P fraud and UPI reversal tricks: the 12 crypto scam red flags every Indian trader should know.
The thinking behind disciplined, risk-first trading.
Regulation
The EU now bans dealings with Russian crypto providers, the digital ruble and 14 offshore platforms. Here is how the 20th and 21st packages change the rules.
Bitcoin
BTC gained about 6% in a day and over 10% in a week as shorts were squeezed and the Fear & Greed index returned to 'Greed'. Analysts still see pullback risk.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin has left gold, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq far behind this quarter. An FxPro analyst calls it a bull market but warns sharp pullbacks remain possible.
Fundamentals
Most traders pick an amount first and think about the loss later. Risk-first sizing flips that: fix your 1R loss, then solve the position size from it.
India
India, first in last year's Chainalysis crypto adoption index, is sixth in the redesigned 2026 edition. Brazil leads. Here is how India scored and why it moved.
Exchanges
Bitget reopens withdrawals in stages after its $387.5 million hack: BTC from 28 September, ETH on 29 September, USDT on 30 September, the rest on 2 October.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin fell about 2% to near $83,000 on Monday as Iran tensions and a 5.17% US 10-year yield hit risk assets, despite $2.4 billion of ETF inflows last week.
ETFs
US spot Ether ETFs took in $689.9 million in the week to 25 September, led by BlackRock ETHA, a sharp turnaround from $140 million of outflows the week before.
Stablecoins
Binance bought $100 million of Circle shares at a 5% discount and renewed its USDC deal for five years. Here is what it means for USDC and Tether's lead.
Stablecoins
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says USDT is returning to Bitcoin, using the RGB protocol and Lightning. UniSat joins as a wallet partner. No launch date yet.
Ethereum
Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade will hit the Sepolia testnet on 6 October, not 28 September. Mainnet is aimed at December. Here are the dates and what changes.
ETFs
US spot XRP ETFs saw zero flows on 21 September, then took in $75.6 million over four days. Seven funds now hold about 1.2 billion XRP worth $2 billion.
