Indian Crypto Shift Deepens as 70% Limit Exposure, Small Cities Drive 40% of User Growth
Indian crypto traders are showing more patience during market volatility, according to a new Mudrex survey. The report shows that most investors now think carefully before making any decision.
The survey, conducted across India, found that 91% of Indian crypto traders do not panic when prices rise or fall sharply. Only a small group, around 9%, reacts quickly by selling or chasing trends.
Investors Stay Calm During Market Swings
Most investors now prefer to stay calm. They either adjust their investments slowly or wait before taking any step. This shows a significant shift from the earlier view that crypto trading relies on quick, risky moves.
Different states also show strong discipline. Maharashtra, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu have the lowest panic levels. Only about 3 to 4% of traders in these states react quickly during market volatility.
Investment habits also look more balanced now. Nearly half of the investors keep less than 10% of their money in crypto. More than 70% keep their investment below 25%. This means most people do not depend heavily on crypto and keep it as a small part of their total investments.
Long-Term Investing Gains Popularity
Long-term investing has become the most popular choice. Around 41.2% of people prefer to buy and hold their crypto for a long time. Short-term trading stands much lower at 25.8%. Many others are still learning or slowly building their portfolios.
Age also plays an important role in how people invest. Investors between 35 and 44 years show the highest interest in long-term investing. Younger investors still try short-term trading more often, but this reduces with age.
Crypto SIP is also becoming popular. Data from Mudrex shows that SIP accounts grew more than 220% in 2025. Monthly investments ranged from Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 6,000. This shows that many people now invest small amounts regularly instead of taking big risks.
Smaller Cities Drive Crypto Growth
Women investors also help bring stability. Fewer women take part in short-term trading compared to men. Their steady approach adds balance to the market.
India now has more than 119 million crypto users. A large number of investors come from smaller cities and towns. These areas account for nearly 40% of total crypto users, indicating strong growth beyond big cities.
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