As of mid\u2011day on 20 November 2025<\/strong>, the Indian cryptocurrency market is trying to regain its footing after the sharp sell\u2011offs seen earlier this month. Bitcoin<\/mark><\/a> (BTC)<\/strong> is trading around \u20b98.12 lakh (\u2248 $91.5k)<\/strong> while Ethereum<\/mark><\/a> (ETH)<\/strong> hovers near \u20b92.66 lakh (\u2248 $3k)<\/strong>. These levels mark only a marginal change from the morning session, highlighting how prices have stabilised within a tight range. Nevertheless, both coins remain nearly 30 % below their yearly highs, reflecting the lingering bearish tone. Trading desks report that short\u2011term speculators have sent more than 65,000 BTC to exchanges at a loss<\/strong>, whereas long\u2011term holders continue to accumulate, indicating a tug\u2011of\u2011war between panic sellers and conviction buyers. The total crypto market capitalisation is around $3.14 trillion<\/strong>, still more than $1 trillion lower than the peak. Major altcoins are mixed: Solana and Hyperliquid continue to eke out modest gains while others trade flat. On\u2011chain metrics remain strong; the Bitcoin network processed over $6 billion in transactions<\/strong> in the past 24 hours, underscoring healthy use despite price volatility. Overall, sentiment is neutral to cautiously optimistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Policy & regulation:<\/strong> India maintains its partial oversight approach toward digital assets. Recent government commentary warns that comprehensive regulation might lend undue legitimacy to cryptocurrencies without curbing peer\u2011to\u2011peer trading. Consequently, regulators favour high taxes and strict compliance over blanket legalisation. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)<\/strong> remains sceptical of stablecoins and has reiterated that central\u2011bank\u2011issued digital currencies (CBDCs)<\/strong> should take priority in cross\u2011border transactions. This cautious stance echoes comments from the RBI governor earlier this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Macro environment:<\/strong> Global risk appetite is subdued as investors digest hawkish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Odds of an interest\u2011rate cut at the December FOMC meeting have fallen to roughly one\u2011third, weighing on speculative assets. Bitcoin briefly retested the $89k support area<\/strong> before rebounding toward $93k<\/strong>. Analysts highlight $93k as immediate resistance<\/strong> and $89k as strong support<\/strong>, implying that a breakout in either direction could set the tone for the rest of the week. Institutional flows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have slowed but remain positive, while some funds are trimming Ethereum exposure in response to short\u2011term weakness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trending in India:<\/strong> CoinGecko\u2019s popularity index continues to place SachiCoin (SACHI)<\/strong> at the top of India\u2019s trending list, followed by Origin LGNS<\/strong>, Bitcoin<\/strong>, Solana<\/strong>, Ethereum<\/strong>, Shiba Inu<\/strong>, Zcash<\/strong>, Tensor<\/strong>, Starknet<\/strong>, XRP<\/strong>, Aster<\/strong>, Pepe<\/strong>, Dogecoin<\/strong>, Sui<\/strong> and Grass<\/strong>. Retail traders are drawn to these tokens due to recent price swings, unique tokenomics or ecosystem developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Altcoin rotation:<\/strong> Activity on Indian exchanges highlights an ongoing rotation into smaller\u2011cap names. Mudrex\u2019s spotlight shows Tensor (TNSR)<\/strong> surging on enthusiasm around its governance token launch. Ancient8 (A8)<\/strong> and Alchemist AI (ALCHAI)<\/strong> are rallying on news of new gaming partnerships and AI product releases. Grass (GRASS)<\/strong>, a bandwidth\u2011sharing network, continues to climb ahead of a major upgrade, while Dymension (DYM)<\/strong> gains traction thanks to its modular rollup\u2011as\u2011a\u2011service model. On the flip side, Nillion (NIL)<\/strong>, Lit Protocol (LIT)<\/strong>, UXLINK (UXL)<\/strong>, NAVI Protocol (NAVI)<\/strong> and Forta (FORT)<\/strong> are among the biggest decliners as traders lock in profits and rotate into higher\u2011beta plays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Expect choppy, range\u2011bound trading in the near term. Bitcoin is likely to oscillate between \u20b97.85 lakh<\/strong> (\u2248 $88.5k) and \u20b98.25 lakh<\/strong> (\u2248 $93k), while Ethereum may find support near \u20b92.55 lakh<\/strong> and face resistance around \u20b92.75 lakh<\/strong>. Traders should monitor U.S. macro data releases and any policy statements from the RBI for fresh cues. Altcoins tied to decentralised AI, data\u2011sharing platforms and modular blockchains may continue to outperform, but volatility will remain high. Overall, sentiment is neutral to cautiously bullish: investors are positioning for potential year\u2011end rallies yet remain prepared for further downside if liquidity tightens.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLocal & global cues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Metric<\/strong><\/th> Bitcoin (BTC)<\/strong><\/th> Ethereum (ETH)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Price (approx. INR)<\/strong><\/td> \u20b98,119,075<\/td> \u20b9266,426<\/td><\/tr> Price (approx. USD)<\/strong><\/td> $91,503<\/td> $3,003<\/td><\/tr> 24\u2011h % change<\/strong><\/td> +0.02 %<\/td> \u20132.75 %<\/td><\/tr> 24\u2011h high<\/strong><\/td> \u20b98,254,114 (\u2248 $93,025)<\/td> \u20b9275,378 (\u2248 $3,104)<\/td><\/tr> 24\u2011h low<\/strong><\/td> \u20b97,854,986 (\u2248 $88,527)<\/td> \u20b9254,764 (\u2248 $2,871)<\/td><\/tr> Sentiment<\/strong><\/td> Neutral to cautious; BTC is consolidating after a sharp drawdown. Traders are watching the \u20b98.25 lakh resistance and \u20b97.85 lakh support for signs of a breakout.<\/td> Slightly negative; ETH is under pressure as short\u2011term holders sell and institutional flows slow. Network activity remains healthy, but the price may stay choppy until macro conditions improve.<\/td><\/tr> Commentary<\/strong><\/td> Bitcoin\u2019s recovery into the low \u20b98 lakh zone signals stabilisation. A break above \u20b98.25 lakh could trigger fresh buying, while a drop below \u20b97.85 lakh may invite stop\u2011loss selling.<\/td> Ethereum faces ongoing profit\u2011taking, but its strong DeFi and NFT ecosystems underpin long\u2011term potential. Price action is expected to remain range\u2011bound until market liquidity picks up.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Top gainers (altcoins)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Altcoin<\/strong><\/th> 24\u2011h change<\/strong><\/th> Commentary<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Tensor (TNSR)<\/strong><\/td> \u25b2 217.39 %<\/td> The Solana\u2011based governance token continued its blistering rally as traders chased the airdrop hype and growing NFT marketplace integration.<\/td><\/tr> Ancient8 (A8)<\/strong><\/td> \u25b2 49.99 %<\/td> Gaming infrastructure token Ancient8 surged after announcing partnerships with major game studios, sparking optimism about blockchain gaming adoption.<\/td><\/tr> Alchemist AI (ALCHAI)<\/strong><\/td> \u25b2 45.22 %<\/td> AI\u2011themed projects remain in favour; Alchemist AI rose on speculation around upcoming product launches and potential exchange listings.<\/td><\/tr> Grass (GRASS)<\/strong><\/td> \u25b2 43.03 %<\/td> The network that rewards users for sharing idle bandwidth rallied ahead of a mainnet upgrade and amid reports of rapid user growth.<\/td><\/tr> Dymension (DYM)<\/strong><\/td> \u25b2 32.12 %<\/td> Interest in modular blockchains lifted Dymension as its rollup\u2011as\u2011a\u2011service model gained attention and rumours circulated of new layer\u20112 deployments.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Top losers (altcoins)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Altcoin<\/strong><\/th> 24\u2011h change<\/strong><\/th> Commentary<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Nillion (NIL)<\/strong><\/td> \u25bc 45.31 %<\/td> The decentralised computing token surrendered recent gains as profit\u2011taking accelerated and liquidity dried up.<\/td><\/tr> Lit Protocol (LIT)<\/strong><\/td> \u25bc 32.08 %<\/td> Lit Protocol tumbled after a strong rally; concerns about development delays and overbought conditions weighed on sentiment.<\/td><\/tr> UXLINK (UXL)<\/strong><\/td> \u25bc 22.90 %<\/td> Weak user adoption and traders rotating into other sectors dragged down the social\u2011graph token.<\/td><\/tr> NAVI Protocol (NAVI)<\/strong><\/td> \u25bc 22.25 %<\/td> Despite solid fundamentals, NAVI slipped as the broader DeFi sector pulled back.<\/td><\/tr> Forta (FORT)<\/strong><\/td> \u25bc 21.57 %<\/td> Security\u2011focused Forta faced selling pressure as traders favoured higher\u2011beta projects, though its long\u2011term use case remains intact.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n