The 5 largest cryptocurrencies by market value that you can buy on an FIU-registered exchange in India, with live prices in rupees and dollars. Together they are worth about $2.38T, or 81% of the whole crypto market we track. This is a ranking by size, not a buy list.
| # | Name | Price | Price (INR) | 24h % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BTC BitcoinBTC#1
|
$82,995.27 | ₹7,965,886 | 2.04% | |
| 2 |
ETH EthereumETH#2
|
$2,665.72 | ₹255,856 | 0.96% | |
| 3 |
USD TetherUSDT#3
|
$0.9998 | ₹95.96 | 0.00% | |
| 4 |
BNB BNBBNB#4
|
$759.74 | ₹72,920 | 2.42% | |
| 5 |
XRP XRPXRP#5
|
$1.49 | ₹143.01 | 2.19% |
INR at about ₹95.98/$; exchange prices differ slightly. Full list: all crypto prices in INR.
The first cryptocurrency (2009) and still the largest. Its supply is capped at 21 million coins, and it is the coin most Indian investors start with. Price now: ₹7,965,886, market value about $1.67T.
Bitcoin price in INR · how to buy Bitcoin in India
The main network for smart contracts, stablecoins and decentralised apps. ETH pays the fees on that network and can be staked. Price now: ₹255,856, market value about $326.13B.
Ethereum price in INR · how to buy Ethereum in India
A stablecoin that tracks the US dollar (1 USDT is meant to equal $1). Indians use it to move between coins or park money in dollars, not for price gains. Price now: ₹95.96, market value about $183.77B.
Tether price in INR · how to buy Tether in India
The token of Binance and its BNB Chain. It pays network fees and gives discounts on Binance trading fees, so its fortunes are tied to one company. Price now: ₹72,920, market value about $101.20B.
BNB price in INR · how to buy BNB in India
The token of the XRP Ledger, built for fast, cheap cross-border payments and closely linked to the company Ripple. Price now: ₹143.01, market value about $93.85B.
XRP price in INR · how to buy XRP in India
We rank by market capitalisation (price times coins in circulation), updated from live market data. A coin is included only if it can be bought in India: it must trade on an FIU-IND registered exchange, or be one of the two main dollar stablecoins (USDT and USDC). Tokenised loans, funds and exchange coins you cannot buy on an Indian app are left out, so this list can differ slightly from global rankings.
Want a longer list? See the top 10 cryptocurrencies in India or every coin in INR.
Size tells you how established and liquid a coin is, not whether it will rise. Bitcoin and Ethereum have the longest records and are the easiest to buy and sell in rupees, so many Indian investors hold them as the core of a crypto allocation and buy through a monthly crypto SIP. Smaller coins can move much further in both directions. Keep crypto to a share of your savings you could afford to lose, and read top 5 cryptocurrencies for the long term, long-term crypto investing in India and how to choose the best crypto for you.
All of these trade in rupees on FIU-IND registered exchanges, which take UPI or bank deposits and deduct the 1% TDS for you. Compare them in the top 5 crypto exchanges in India, check the tax with the crypto tax calculator, and follow how to buy crypto in India.
By market value right now: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), BNB, XRP. All can be bought on FIU-IND registered exchanges. The list updates live on this page.
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), BNB, XRP, Solana (SOL). Stablecoins such as USDT and USDC track the US dollar, so they are not bought for price gains.
No coin is guaranteed to rise. Bitcoin and Ethereum have the longest track records and the most liquidity, which is why many long-term Indian investors build around them with a small monthly SIP. Smaller coins can grow faster but also fall much further. Read long-term crypto investing in India.
Yes. Buying, holding and selling crypto is legal on exchanges registered with FIU-IND. Profits are taxed at 30% plus cess, and 1% TDS is deducted when you sell. Crypto is not legal tender.
On an FIU-IND registered exchange such as CoinDCX, CoinSwitch, ZebPay or Mudrex, using UPI or a bank transfer. Compare them in our top 5 crypto exchanges in India.
