After a turbulent week, the global crypto market is trying to regain footing. In India, sentiment remains cautious. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is deep in the “extreme fear” zone, reflecting widespread uncertainty among retail and institutional investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Globally, the total crypto market capitalisation ticked higher to about $3.15 trillion<\/strong>, but trading volumes stayed muted\u2014signalling a lack of strong conviction. In India, volumes are also low, with investors watching closely for regulatory updates and macroeconomic signals from the US Federal Reserve, inflation data, and earnings from major tech firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite regulatory uncertainty, India remains one of the world\u2019s most active crypto markets. According to recent reports, India ranks first globally in retail, DeFi, and institutional crypto usage. However, new taxation rules and compliance concerns continue to keep domestic traders in a wait-and-watch mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) continue to lead the market, acting as indicators for broader sentiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key trading ranges:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Commentary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The market is being shaped by a mix of global and domestic factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Short-term market movement is likely to stay within a narrow range:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key events to watch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For Indian traders, any government clarity on crypto taxation or exchange regulation could act as a major market mover. Until then, muted trading volumes and sideways price action may persist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Investor Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Q: Is now a good time to invest in crypto in India?<\/strong> Q: What is the crypto Fear & Greed Index saying now?<\/strong> Q: What are support levels for Bitcoin and Ethereum in INR?<\/strong> Q: Which coins are showing strength despite the bearish trend?<\/strong> Q: How do US Fed decisions impact Indian crypto prices?<\/strong>
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Metric<\/th> Bitcoin (BTC)<\/th> Ethereum (ETH)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Price (INR)<\/td> \u20b979,84,028<\/td> \u20b92,66,124<\/td><\/tr> Price (USD)<\/td> $96,290<\/td> $3,206<\/td><\/tr> 24h Change<\/td> \u20132.83%<\/td> \u20133.61%<\/td><\/tr> 24h High<\/td> \u20b977,14,684 (\u2248 $92,948)<\/td> \u20b92,59,420 (\u2248 $3,125)<\/td><\/tr> 24h Low<\/td> \u20b974,66,311 (\u2248 $89,956)<\/td> \u20b92,48,355 (\u2248 $2,992)<\/td><\/tr> Sentiment<\/td> Cautiously Bearish<\/td> Cautiously Bearish<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n
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Global Macroeconomic Cues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Top Gainers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Altcoin<\/th> 24h Change<\/th> Reason<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> WhiteBIT Coin (WBT)<\/td> \u25b2\u202f18.05%<\/td> Platform announced higher staking rewards and new trading pairs.<\/td><\/tr> Aster (ASTER)<\/td> \u25b2\u202f6.94%<\/td> Ecosystem fund and dev updates drove investor optimism.<\/td><\/tr> Render (RNDR)<\/td> \u25b2\u202f6.73%<\/td> AI-related demand for decentralised GPU rendering surged.<\/td><\/tr> UNUS SED LEO (LEO)<\/td> \u25b2\u202f4.40%<\/td> Quarterly token burn and liquidity support by parent exchange.<\/td><\/tr> Cronos (CRO)<\/td> \u25b2\u202f3.81%<\/td> DeFi growth and gaming partnerships gave the token a lift.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Top Losers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Altcoin<\/th> 24h Change<\/th> Reason<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Monero (XMR)<\/td> \u25bc\u202f11.34%<\/td> Delisting due to privacy coin regulations.<\/td><\/tr> Hyperliquid (HYPE)<\/td> \u25bc\u202f7.30%<\/td> Profit-taking after recent rally; low liquidity amplified drop.<\/td><\/tr> Avalanche (AVAX)<\/td> \u25bc\u202f3.97%<\/td> Network congestion and falling activity.<\/td><\/tr> Zcash (ZEC)<\/td> \u25bc\u202f3.85%<\/td> Similar regulatory pressure as XMR; strong competition.<\/td><\/tr> NEAR Protocol (NEAR)<\/td> \u25bc\u202f3.30%<\/td> Weak roadmap signals post strong monthly gains.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A: Crypto offers exciting long-term potential. Investors with a balanced approach, focusing on established tokens and staying informed, can find opportunities\u2014even in cautious markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: The index currently shows “extreme fear”, which some seasoned investors view as a potential accumulation phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: BTC is holding key support near \u20b974 lakh, while ETH remains strong above \u20b92.48 lakh\u2014both important zones that have attracted buying interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: WhiteBIT, Render, and Aster have posted notable gains due to strong project updates, utility growth, and positive community sentiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: US Fed signals can influence global risk sentiment. Dovish tones tend to support crypto, while hawkish ones may create short-term pressure\u2014giving disciplined investors better entry opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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