While younger Indians continue to drive new crypto participation, older investors show stronger buying conviction and more diversified portfolios, according to CoinSwitch’s Q2 2026 report. The report, while highlighting how India invests, reveals distinct differences in crypto investing behaviour across age groups.

4% of new investors added during Q2, making them the largest contributor to new market participation. 14.

The data suggests that while younger investors are driving entry into the asset class, older investors are more inclined to buy than sell. 4% of new investors respectively.

Portfolio diversification also increases across older age cohorts. 3% among investors aged 36–45.

1%. “Each market cycle brings in a new set of investors, but over time, we see investors become more informed and deliberate in how they participate.

“The next phase of adoption will be shaped by bringing more people into the market while also building greater confidence, awareness and sophistication among those already here. That evolution will be important as crypto moves from an emerging category to a more established part of India’s investment landscape,” Singhal further said.

Despite differences in age and portfolio composition, Bitcoin and Dogecoin emerged as the most popular crypto pairing across every age group. Bitcoin + Shiba Inu, Dogecoin + Shiba Inu and Bitcoin + Ethereum were the next most popular combinations.

Investors aged 36–45 preferred Dogecoin + XRP, while the 26–35 and 46+ cohorts favoured Dogecoin + Ethereum. Indian investors also showed distinct patterns in when they traded.

Thursday was the busiest trading day, while Sunday recorded the lowest activity. The busiest trading hour was 10 PM–11 PM, with buying activity strongest between 7 PM and midnight.

Activity was lowest between 3 AM and 5 AM, highlighting a clear concentration of crypto activity during evening hours. Crypto participation also continues to extend beyond India’s traditional financial centres.

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Bitcoin was the most preferred crypto across nine of India’s ten largest investing states, with Andhra Pradesh the only exception, where Dogecoin ranked first. 3% of total investment.