CoinSwitch: Gen Z drives India crypto sign-ups, while older investors buy more
CoinSwitch’s Q2 2026 report says 18–25-year-olds made up 54.4% of new investors but had a 0.65 buy-to-sell ratio. Investors aged 46+ posted a 1.14 ratio, signalling stronger accumulation. Uttar Pradesh led investment activity at 12.9%.
What happened
CoinSwitch’s Q2 2026 report finds Bitcoin and Dogecoin India’s most popular crypto pairing across age groups. Young adults drove new participation but sold
Key facts
- 18-25 year-olds accounted for 54.4% of new investors in Q2 2026
- 26-35 year-olds accounted for 25.4% of new investors
- 18-25 buy-to-sell ratio: 0.65
- 46+ buy-to-sell ratio: 1.14
- Uttar Pradesh accounted for 12.9% of investment
- Maharashtra: 12.4%
- Karnataka: 8.1%
- Delhi: 7.4%
Why this matters
Partnerships that deepen trust, financial education, and regional distribution—particularly in high-activity Uttar Pradesh—could help CoinSwitch bridge young-user engagement with older-investor conviction.