Author: Bhavesh Maurya
Bhavesh Maurya
Bhavesh Maurya is a technical content analyst and market researcher with strong expertise in cryptocurrency, global financial markets, and emerging fintech ecosystems. With hands-on experience in analyzing blockchain data and on-chain metrics, he specializes in breaking down complex developments across Bitcoin, altcoins, ETFs, and digital asset infrastructure into clear, data-driven insights. Coming from a technical background that spans backend systems, APIs, and data-driven problem solving, Bhavesh brings a unique analytical depth to financial and crypto journalism. His work focuses on interpreting market structure, institutional flows, price action, and evolving narratives such as AI in finance, tokenization, and decentralized infrastructure.
Bitcoin Mining in India Explained: Legal status, tax rules, electricity costs, hardware requirements, profitability risks, and cloud mining concerns.
Bitcoin vs Gold vs Fixed Deposits in 2026: Comparing Returns, Risks, Taxes, Stability, and the Best Investment Strategy for Indian Investors
Bitcoin Price Prediction 2026: Can BTC Reach Rs. 1 Crore in India? ETF Demand, Post-Halving Supply, Federal Reserve Policy, Institutional Buying, Technical Indicators, and India’s Crypto Regulations Could Determine Bitcoin’s Next Major Price Move Overview: Sustained institutional inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs could significantly influence BTC’s price trajectory. With only about 2 million BTC left to be mined after the 2024 halving, supply constraints continue to strengthen Bitcoin’s long-term investment case. While Bitcoin adoption is growing, India’s 30% tax on crypto gains, 1% TDS, and strict compliance requirements. Bitcoin’s price has been volatile; it reached record highs at $126,000 in…
Bitcoin ETF Explained: How Spot and Futures Funds Work, Their Risks, and What Indian Investors Should Know Before Investing The SEC approved several US spot Bitcoin ETFs in late 2023, with major issuers like BlackRock (IBIT) and Fidelity (FBTC) launching funds that hold actual Bitcoin. These ETFs offer regulated crypto exposure via a stock exchange. Spot ETFs differ from Bitcoin futures ETFs in structure, tracking method, and fees. What is a Bitcoin ETF? A Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a fund traded on stock exchanges whose value “seeks to reflect generally the performance of the price of Bitcoin,” without investors…
Best Bitcoin Wallets in India Compared for Beginners, Traders and Long-Term Holders in 2026
How to Buy Bitcoin in India: Step-by-Step Guide Covering Legal Status, KYC, Crypto Exchanges, Wallet Security and Tax Rules for First-Time Investors
Indian Crypto investors must report their earnings from Bitcoin, Ethereum, Stablecoins, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and other virtual digital assets in their income tax returns. The Income Tax Department has made it easy to file ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3 and ITR-4 online and offline for the Assessment Year 2026-27. However, in a majority of cases, the taxpayer would be required to have ITR-2 or ITR-3, depending on the type of activity. Here are a few steps to follow:
Crypto Tax in India 2026: 30% VDA Tax, 1% TDS, Schedule VDA Filing Rules and No Loss Set-Off Explained The tax framework for cryptocurrencies in India remains one of the most stringent globally. As of 2026, crypto, NFTs and other Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) remain taxed at a flat rate of 30%, while many crypto transfers also attract 1% TDS. For investors, the challenge is not only paying tax, but also reporting every transaction in the income tax return. As per the Income Tax Department, VDAs include Crypto assets, NFTs and other digital assets (apart from Indian currency, central bank…
Is Crypto Legal in India in 2026? Tax Rules, RBI Position, FIU Compliance and Investor Guide In India, cryptocurrency is legal to buy, sell, and hold in 2026, but it’s not a legal tender. It implies that investors are allowed to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin and other digital assets, but not use them to pay salaries, rent, or debt. Under the tax law, crypto is classified as Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), while exchanges and wallet service providers are monitored under anti-money laundering (AML) rules. Current Legal Status India has not introduced a single comprehensive crypto law yet. There is…
Hardware Wallet vs Software Wallet: Key Differences, Pros, Cons and Which Crypto Wallet Should You Choose The key difference between the two wallets is that a hardware wallet stores your private keys offline on a physical device, while a software wallet keeps them on an internet-connected app. This disparity makes a difference in terms of security, cost, convenience, and longevity of use. What is a Hardware Wallet? A hardware wallet is a physical device used to store private keys separately from the Internet. Popular examples are Ledger, Trezor, Tangem, and Keystone. These wallets can also be referred to as cold…