India's crypto derivatives market is witnessing a significant demographic shift, with Gen Z traders dominating the landscape according to a new study by Pi42 and Hashed Emergent. The data reveals that 61% of all new traders on Pi42 fall in the 18-25 age group, demonstrating the platform's appeal to younger, digitally native investors. Women's participation also grew by 20% year-on-year, now representing nearly one in eight traders on the platform.
The study shows average trade sizes have nearly doubled from approximately $1,051 in 2024 to around $1,960 recently, indicating increased investor confidence and more sophisticated trading strategies. Trading frequency has also risen sharply, with nearly 60% of active traders now participating in daily trading activity compared to about 45% earlier. Nearly one in four crypto derivatives traders reported booking profits, suggesting improved awareness around trading strategies and risk management.
Geographically, East India leads with 32% of retail investors, with states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya emerging as top contributors. North and Central India participation has doubled in 2025, underlining how crypto-INR futures trading is flourishing beyond traditional metro cities. The data is part of the Hashed Emergent India Web3 Landscape Report based on analysis of 2 lakh crypto futures traders on Pi42 over the past year.
