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Updated : Oct 16, 2026

Jio Platforms IPO enters crypto markets as Bitget launches pre-IPO futures for valuation bets

Crypto exchange Bitget has launched Jio Platforms pre-IPO perpetual futures, allowing crypto traders to speculate on the company's valuation ahead of its mega IPO.

The RBI has made it clear that it remains opposed to virtual assets due to concerns over financial stability

Updated : Sep 29, 2026

BT BIG STORY: Why crypto is still thriving among Indian investors

Despite regulatory uncertainty and stiff taxes, virtual digital assets continue to see a steady inflow of investors. As widespread adoption continues, is it time for India to introduce regulations?

The cryptocurrency was trading around levels last seen in late January, though it remained about a third below its record high of more than $126,000 reached in October 2025.

Updated : Sep 22, 2026

Bitcoin price surges above $87,000 to 8-month high: ETF inflows, short squeeze fuel crypto rally

Bitcoin price surged above $87,000 to an eight-month high as ETF inflows, short covering and improving risk appetite lifted crypto markets. Check key levels and expert views.

Second rung tokens including Zcash, XRP and Ethereum have outperformed Bitcoin in the last one year, rising 61 per cent, 50 per cent and 31 per cent, respectively in the last one week.

Updated : Aug 25, 2026

Bitcoin price today: BTC crosses $80,000 for first time since May, rises 25% in week; what's driving it

Bitcoin price today: BTC crosses $80,000 for the first time since May, rising over 25% in a week. Experts explain the rally, ETF inflows and Fed outlook.

According to CoinMarketCap data, the Bitcoin rally has encouraged a broad-based rally in other tokens as well.

Updated : Aug 21, 2026

Bitcoin price today: Rs 16 lakh gain just in a week! What led to a sharp rally in crypto market?

Bitcoin price today: Bitcoin has surged over 26% in a week, gaining nearly Rs 16 lakh in rupee terms. Experts explain the crypto rally and what lies ahead.

Trump's crypto activities have been the main reason for the near tripling of his personal fortune.

Updated : Jul 2, 2026

'Stock market's going up, everybody's profiting': Donald Trump defends $1.2 billion crypto earnings

Trump also said his wealth was the result of his earlier career, even though the earnings were tied to crypto ventures launched during his first year back in the White House.

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Updated : May 29, 2026

BT Explainer | Crypto F&O vs Equity F&O: What are key differences, what traders must know

As crypto derivatives gain traction among retail investors, comparisons with traditional equity futures and options (F&O) are becoming increasingly common.

Bitcoin's market capitalisation has shrunk by more than $1 trillion.

Updated : Feb 22, 2026

Dip buyers have vanished: Bitcoin falls 40% from peak, its biggest support suddenly missing

US-listed gold ETFs drew more than $16 billion in the past three months, while spot Bitcoin ETFs saw roughly $3.3 billion in outflows, according to Bloomberg-compiled data

The crypto market has lost more than $2.2 trillion market capitalization in the four months, from its peak around $4.38 trillion in October 2026.

Updated : Feb 11, 2026

Crypto players second Raghav Chadha's call for strong crypto regulations, legal status

Raghav Chadha, the AAP MP in Rajya Sabha, has urged the government to legalize virtual digital assets, which includes the likes of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.

The total market capitalization of the crypto market has fallen sharply to $2.22 trillion, whipping out more than $2 trillion from its peak around $4.39 trillion in October 2025.

Updated : Feb 6, 2026

Crypto crash wipes out over $2 trillion mcap; Bitcoin prices nearly halves in 4 months

Cryptocurrency market is hammered hard thanks to the turbulence led by the global selloff in technology stocks deepened and washed out risky bets across asset classes.

Since 2023, Binance has slashed direct exposure to illicit funds by 96%.

Updated : Jan 8, 2026

Binance flags 2025 as year of scale, scrutiny and $34 trillion in trading volumes

It became the first global crypto platform to gain full authorisation under Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) regulatory framework — a move analysts say signals a shift in how major platforms are now seen.

Bitcoin had started 2025 around $93,500 levels, supported by Donald Trump's victory, strong institutional inflows and rising investor demand for digital assets.

Updated : Dec 31, 2025

Crypto market sees mixed 2025 as Bitcoin tanks 30% from peak; what's in for 2026

2025 was a mixed bag for the crypto market as Bitcoin led the digital token markets to new highs but are set to end the year on a volatile note with single digit losses.

Ethereum was down 7 per cent from its day's high, while BNB, XRP, Solana, Tron, Dogecoin and Cardano also fell in tandem, cracking 5-6 per cent each.

Updated : Dec 16, 2025

Crypto market under pressure: Bitcoin, altcoins tank up to 7% as FCA signals tighter rules

According to the data from Coinmarketcap Bitcoin, the biggest crypto token tumbled 5.2 per cent in the last 24-hours to $85,304.08 on Tuesday, before making a marginal recovery.

Bitcoin crashed sharply to intra-day low at $85,945 as of 9.50 IST on Monday, December 1, falling 6.55 per cent from its day's high at $91,965.04 in the last 24 hours.

Updated : Dec 1, 2025

Crypto crash: Bitcoin tanks 6% in ‘sunday slam’; $400 million longs wiped out in an hour

Bitcoin crash: Crypto market saw a sudden selling pressure during the early Asian hours on Monday as the oldest crypto token Bitcoin (BTC) crumbled nearly $4,000 in a short span of two hours.

According to the data from Coinmarkcap, Bitcoin reclaimed $91,500-mark on Thursday as it recovered over 6 per cent from $86,320 mark.

Updated : Nov 27, 2025

Bitcoin rebounds 6% to hit $91,500 amid rate cut hopes; will this crypto rally sustain?

Crypto tokens made sharp rebound on Thursday, with Bitcoin surging more than 6 per cent from its 24-hour lows, amid the volatility in the riskier asset class.

The sharp carnage has wiped out nearly $1.25 trillion value from crypto mcap from its peak around $4.28 trillion in October to $3.01 trillion.

Updated : Nov 26, 2025

Crypto carnage wipes out $1.25 trillion mcap; Bitcoin tanks over 20% in November

Bitcoin has tumbled more than 20 per cent in November itself to $86,860, while the leading crypto token has seen a correction of nearly 32 per cent from its all time high at $126,198.07.

Nithin Kamath, founder and CEO of Zerodha

Updated : Nov 26, 2025

'Platform wins when traders lose': Zerodha's Nithin Kamath warns crypto players exploiting ambiguity

The first risk with unregulated platforms is, of course, that there's nothing you can do if something goes wrong, says Kamath

Bitcoin's retreat was mirrored across the broader crypto landscape.

Updated : Nov 21, 2025

Bitcoin hits six-month low as crypto market extends sharp decline

The decline followed the release of stronger-than-expected US jobs data. The economy added 1,19,000 jobs in September, significantly higher than the 50,000 forecast by economists polled by Dow Jones.

According to the report citing sources, the process often begins with funds consolidated in multiple dummy or mule bank accounts.

Updated : Nov 17, 2025

Crypto adds new layer of opacity to old hawala channels, says report

The news report highlights how crime proceeds, black money and cyber fraud gains are increasingly routed through virtual assets, complicating enforcement efforts.

The digital currency has risen 18% since the start of the year but remains well below its record high of about $126,000 reached two weeks ago.

Updated : Nov 5, 2025

Crypto carnage: Bitcoin plunges 7% to briefly slip below $100,000; altcoin tank up to 16%

The digital asset class was hammered hard as Bitcoin, the oldest and largest crypto currency tumbled more than 7 per cent to briefly slip below the $100,000 mark.

Several analysts project that Bitcoin could touch the $100,000 mark in the near future,

Updated : Oct 6, 2025

Bitcoin hits all-time high, surges 100% in a year; is it headed towards $150,000 mark?

Bitcoin hit $125,000-mark on Sunday as the world's oldest cryptocurrency scaled its all-time high of $125,245.57 over the weekend.