Analysis · Financial Services

CoinSwitch study shows 75% of Indian crypto investors are under 35

By Startup Enthusiast · 20 August 2026

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CoinSwitch is India's largest crypto exchange platform with over 2.5 crore registered users

The study found that 75% of Indian crypto investors are aged 35 or younger, with the 18–25 age group contributing 54.4% of new investors in Q2-CY26

Bitcoin and Dogecoin were the most popular crypto pairing across all age groups, with older investors showing stronger buying conviction and greater…

CoinSwitch released a study showing that nearly three in four Indian crypto investors are aged 35 or younger, highlighting the strong tilt towards younger investors.
75% of crypto investors in India are under 35, with the 18–25 age group contributing 54.4% of new investors in Q2-CY26.
The 18–25 age group was the only one to record more selling than buying, with a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.65.
Investors aged 46 and above recorded the strongest buying conviction, with a ratio of 1.14.
Bitcoin and Dogecoin were the most popular crypto pairing across every age group in Q2-CY26 on the CoinSwitch platform.
The 26–35 age group accounted for 50.5% of CoinSwitch’s investor base in Q2-CY26, the largest demographic.
The 18–25 age group held just one cryptocurrency in 59.2% of cases, while the 36–45 age group had the highest share of investors holding 10 or more cryptocurrencies at 9.1%.

The study highlights a shift in how Indian investors view crypto, from a new asset class to a more nuanced understanding of participation.
The data suggests that while younger investors are driving entry into the asset class, older investors are more inclined to buy than sell.
The findings are based on CoinSwitch platform activity during Q2-CY26 and do not include data from users on other crypto platforms.

CoinSwitch is India's largest crypto exchange platform, offering spot, futures, options, and Web3 trading.
It provides tools for technical analysis, lowest fees, and highest liquidity for traders.
The platform is trusted by over 2 crore users and is registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified.