WazirX futures volume jumps 236% in quarter
By Abha Lohia ·
- WazirX is an Indian cryptocurrency exchange whose futures business, largely rupee-margined, drew most of its derivatives trading participation
- Futures trading volume rose 236 percent between July and September, and daily futures traders were about 279 percent higher by quarter end
- New in the period: rupee-margined USDT perpetuals, an AI assistant for traders, auto top-ups of margin and a free tax-reporting product for crypto users
What happened
- Futures volume up 236% from July to September.
- September peak volume was about 345% above early July.
- Daily futures traders rose about 279%.
- INR markets stayed the majority of participation.
Why it matters
- The exchange widened derivatives offerings and added tools.
- USDT contracts made up 20-35% of daily volume on some days.
The business
- Indian crypto exchange.
- Offers INR-margined USDT futures from August.
- Added an AI trading assistant and free tax reporting.
In numbers
236%Futures volume growth · Q3 2026
Words to know
- Perpetual futures
- Futures contracts with no expiry date.
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