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Gen Z fuels India crypto futures surge as women participation jumps 20% in one year
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Published on 24 April 2026
Eastern India is now outpacing metros in activity
A new study finds India’s crypto futures trading is being reshaped by younger and more diverse participants. Gen Z traders aged 18–25 account for 61% of futures traders, while women’s participation has risen 20% year over year. Trading is also getting more intense, with bigger trades and higher frequency, and Eastern India showing standout growth beyond metro hubs.
- Gen Z aged 18–25 leads new crypto futures accounts
- Women’s participation rises 20% year over year
- Trading intensity increases with larger sizes and higher frequency
- Eastern India shows strong growth beyond metro cities
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