WazirX says returning users generated 95% of trading after October restart

WazirX said 95% of H1CY26 trading activity came from returning users after operations resumed in October 2025. More than 82% of verified users were from non-metro locations, while the exchange outlined Fireblocks integration and planned AI and tax-reporting products.

— Source publishedTue, 21 Jul, 2026, 21:46 IST·First seen Tue, 21 Jul, 2026, 21:54 IST·Source Business Standard · Companies

What happened

WazirX said returning users drove 95% of trading activity in H1CY26 after its October 2025 restart. The exchange highlighted strong non-metro participation,

Key facts

  • 95% of trading activity came from returning users
  • 95% of total user base comprised returning users
  • Around 1 in 7 returning traders added fresh capital
  • More than 80% of users were aged 25-44
  • 13% of users were over 45
  • More than 82% of verified users came from non-metro locations
  • $230 million lost in the prior breach
  • 15 months between the breach and restart

Why this matters

WazirX’s non-metro user base and planned Fireblocks, AI and tax-reporting integrations create partnership opportunities across custody, compliance and localized financial-services distribution.