A comprehensive study by Pi42 and Hashed Emergent has revealed that Generation Z traders are dominating India's crypto derivatives market, with 61% of all new traders falling in the 18-25 age group. This demographic shift reflects the country's tech-savvy youth driving cryptocurrency adoption, particularly in derivatives trading. The study also highlighted significant growth in women's participation, which increased by 20% year-on-year, now accounting for nearly one in eight traders.
The research shows remarkable growth in trading sophistication, with average trade sizes nearly doubling from approximately $1,051 in 2024 to around $1,960 more recently. This increase points to growing investor confidence and more strategic trading approaches. Trading frequency has also surged, with nearly 60% of active traders now engaging in daily trading activities compared to about 45% previously.
Regional distribution reveals East India leading with nearly 32% of retail investors, with Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya emerging as top states. North and Central India participation has doubled in 2025, demonstrating how crypto-INR futures trading is expanding beyond metro cities into Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions. The data spans January 2025 through December 2025, analyzing 2 lakh crypto futures traders on Pi42 platform.
