Younger Indians Drive New Crypto Participation, But Older Investors Show Greater Buying Conviction

According to CoinSwitch's Q2 2026 report, younger Indians are driving new participation in the crypto market, but older investors show stronger buying conviction and more diversified portfolios.

The report highlights distinct differences in crypto investing behavior across age groups. Investors aged 18-25 accounted for 54.4% of new investors added during Q2, making them the largest contributor to new market participation.

However, this age group also recorded more selling than buying, with a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.65. In contrast, investors aged 46 and above recorded the strongest buying conviction, with a ratio of 1.14.

The data suggests that while younger investors are driving entry into the asset class, older investors are more inclined to buy than sell.