International Women’s Day: Women Crypto Investors Grow 20% Y-O-Y In India, Says Report

Cryptocurrency in India is seeing a shifting trend, with greater participation by women investors in the digital asset, according to a report by Giottus, a domestic crypto exchange. The study revealed a 20 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) surge in female investors between January 2024 and January 2025, indicating a shift in the ecosystem, which is otherwise dominated by male investors. 

As of now, women make up 15 per cent of the total crypto trading volume in India, with a keen interest toward long-term investments in stable digital assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.  

According to Giottus, this preference indicates a strategic, risk-averse behaviour that contradicts the volatility often associated with cryptocurrency markets. “Women investors are prioritising stability and caution, which is reshaping market dynamics,” the report said. The report observed that there is not just numerical growth, but a qualitative shift as well. 

Drivers of the Surge 

The uptick was attributed to increased financial literacy, increased digital accessibility, and a growing opinion of cryptocurrencies as a viable investment tool.  

 Additionally, educational platforms, coupled with simplified trading platforms, have empowered women, specifically in non-metro regions, to explore crypto as part of diversified portfolios.  

Contradicting the stereotype of crypto being a youth-driven domain, the study found that most investors were in the age group of 36-50 years, contributing 32 per cent of total crypto traders.  

Indian Crypto Industry Welcome Trump’s Crypto Order 

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 6, 2025 to build a Bitcoin reserve, a day before meeting executives from the cryptocurrency industry at the White House. This triggered a wave of optimism among Indian crypto experts. 

 “Senior leaders have already mentioned that they are tracking US moves closely and working on a consultation paper,” Sumit Gupta, co-founder and CEO, CoinDCX, wrote in a post on social media platform X (previously Twitter). 

 “Global reserve status for BTC (bitcoin) could incentivise more Indian institutions to diversify into crypto assets. Regulatory collaboration will likely be discussed at today’s White House crypto summit,” Gupta added. 

 Following Trump’s signing of the executive order, some crypto industry experts have also called for India to develop crypto-friendly policies. 

 Ashish Singhal, co-founder, CoinSwitch, wrote on X: “While the US rolls out enabling policies, India needs to catch up. Crypto is being taxed at the highest tax bracket. That’s sending a terrible signal to investors and builders. Many Indian founders have already moved to Dubai and other countries. India has a huge opportunity but only if it doesn’t miss the movement. We need supportive regulations, not outdated restrictions.”