Youth dominate India's cryptocurrency market, study finds

Young investors are driving growth in India's cryptocurrency sector, with those under 35 years old representing approximately 73 percent of active traders, according to recent platform data. The demographic concentration underscores the appeal of digital assets among India's tech-savvy younger population, even as the broader crypto market navigates regulatory uncertainties. The findings emerge from an analysis of trading behaviour across major cryptocurrency platforms during the second quarter, reflecting patterns in portfolio construction and asset selection among different age cohorts. Bitcoin and Dogecoin have solidified their position as the most widely held cryptocurrencies across all age groups, transcending generational trading preferences and investment strategies. While younger investors and their older counterparts display distinct approaches to portfolio construction and risk management, both segments demonstrate consistent preference for these two established digital assets. The concentration of younger investors in the crypto space reflects broader global trends, as digital-native generations increasingly explore alternative investment vehicles beyond traditional financial instruments.