CoinSwitch’s Q1 2026 report shows Indian crypto investors trade most actively between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., with weekday activity topping weekends. The data also points to stronger dip-buying during market corrections and continued preference for long-term holding.
Indian crypto investors now trade most actively between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., a pattern that points to rising participation after work hours. CoinSwitch’s Q1 2026 report also shows that weekday activity exceeds weekend trading, even though digital assets trade around the clock. The trend suggests that more investors now follow routine-based strategies instead of chasing random market moves.
The report found that February 5 and February 6 recorded the highest trading volumes during a market correction. That pattern indicates that many users added positions during price declines rather than stepping away from volatility. CoinSwitch said the findings draw from the activity of more than 2.5 crore users on its platform, so the data reflects its own investor base rather than the entire Indian crypto market.
Late-night trading defines investor behavior
CoinSwitch’s data shows a clear time preference among Indian crypto users. Trading activity peaks late in the evening, with 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. emerging as the busiest hour for transactions. That pattern aligns crypto participation with post-work schedules and suggests that many investors treat digital assets as part of a planned daily routine.
Weekday trading also remains stronger than weekend activity. That matters because crypto markets never close, yet investors still concentrate activity during the workweek. The pattern points to a more structured approach, where users appear to trade with set timing and clearer plans.
Dip-buying and long-term holding shape portfolio choices
The report shows that long-term holding remains the dominant strategy in India’s crypto market. CoinSwitch said 61.3% of investors hold assets for more than one year. At the same time, 28.3% follow momentum trading strategies, while 20.4% adopt dip-buying during corrections.
Bitcoin remains the largest anchor in these portfolios. It accounts for 9.2% of total portfolio allocation and 17.4% of all trades, according to the report. Meme coins also maintain a visible role, with Dogecoin at 6.0% and Shiba Inu at 4.4% of portfolios tracked by the platform.
Older investors and regional trends add depth to growth
Investors aged 26 to 35 still lead market participation at 48%, but the fastest growth now comes from the 35-plus segment. CoinSwitch linked that shift to older millennials and Gen X users who often enter newer asset classes after gaining confidence in long-term value and regulatory clarity.
Regional data also shows broad participation across India. Uttar Pradesh leads adoption with 12.9%, followed by Maharashtra at 12.3%. Karnataka shows the highest conviction in blue-chip assets with 32% portfolio allocation. Bihar leads in small-cap participation, while Andhra Pradesh records 59.1% female participation. Haryana posts the highest male participation, adding another layer to India’s changing crypto investor profile.
