Crypto Market Today
Live Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoin prices, charts and market news in one fast, mobile friendly place, with a clear India view on tax rules and rupee prices.
Live prices
Bitcoin, Ethereum and the biggest altcoins update live, along with total crypto market cap and Bitcoin dominance. Prices are in US dollars; rupee prices on Indian exchanges follow these with the USD/INR rate.
Live charts
Pick a coin to open its live interactive chart. Crypto trades around the clock, so the chart never closes.
Crypto heatmap
Every big coin in one view. Box size shows market cap and colour shows the 24 hour move, so you can spot what is leading and what is lagging in seconds.
Top coins
Sort the market by price, market cap, volume and daily change, and switch columns to see performance and technical views.
Latest crypto news
Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoin stories from the OneTrader desk, with the India angle wherever it matters.
Crypto in India: the rules that matter
Crypto is legal to hold and trade in India, but it is taxed more heavily than almost any other asset. These are the points every Indian investor should know before trading.
Swapping one coin for another counts as a sale, so the gain on that trade is taxed even if no rupees ever touch your bank account.
Exchange fees and other expenses do not reduce the taxable gain. The tax is worked out on sale value minus what you paid for the coins.
Crypto received as a gift or airdrop can be taxed in the receiver’s hands, so keep a record of how and when you got it.
Moving coins between your own wallets is not a sale and does not trigger tax.
Crypto income goes in the Schedule VDA of your income tax return. The simpler ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms do not cover it.
Check the latest Income Tax Department guidance, or speak to a tax professional, before you file.
What moves crypto
Upcoming economic events that shake risk assets, and the forces behind the big swings.
Rate cut hopes and a softer dollar tend to help Bitcoin, while higher yields pull money away from risk assets.
Money moving into or out of spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs is one of the clearest signals of big money demand.
Rules from the US, Europe and India can lift or hit prices overnight, especially for exchanges and altcoins.
Crypto often trades with US tech stocks, so a sharp Nasdaq sell-off usually spills over into coins.
Bitcoin halvings and token unlocks change how many coins reach the market.
A weaker rupee lifts the rupee price of every coin, even when the dollar price is flat.
Crypto basics
Plain answers to the most common questions Indian investors ask about crypto.
What is cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency is digital money that runs on a blockchain, a shared record kept by thousands of computers instead of one bank. Bitcoin was the first, and today there are thousands of coins and tokens, each with its own purpose and its own risk.
What is the difference between Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins?
Bitcoin is the oldest and largest coin and is mostly treated as digital gold. Ethereum is a platform where developers build apps and tokens, and its coin, ether, pays for activity on the network. Altcoins is the catch-all name for every other coin, from large ones like Solana, XRP and BNB to tiny experimental tokens.
Is crypto legal in India?
Yes. You can buy, hold and sell crypto in India, but it is not legal tender and it is not regulated like shares or mutual funds. The government taxes it as a virtual digital asset, and exchanges serving Indian users have to follow reporting rules.
How is crypto taxed in India?
Gains from selling or swapping crypto are taxed at a flat 30%, plus 4% cess and any surcharge, whatever your income slab or holding period. Only the purchase cost can be deducted, so exchange fees and other expenses do not reduce the taxable gain.
What is the 1% TDS on crypto?
When a virtual digital asset is sold, 1% tax is deducted at source on the sale value once the yearly threshold is crossed, which is ₹50,000 for specified persons and ₹10,000 for others. Exchanges usually deduct it, and you can claim it as credit when you file your return.
Can I set off crypto losses against other income?
No. Losses from crypto cannot be set off against other crypto gains or any other income, and they cannot be carried forward to later years. That is why it pays to track every sale carefully.
What moves crypto prices?
Interest rate expectations and the US dollar, flows into spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, regulation news, big exchange or hack headlines, and overall appetite for risk, which often follows US tech stocks. Bitcoin’s supply schedule, including the halving, also shapes long term sentiment.
Why do Indian prices differ from global prices?
Global charts quote coins in US dollars. Indian exchanges quote in rupees, so the USD/INR rate, local demand and exchange liquidity can make the rupee price slightly different from a plain conversion of the global price.
Is crypto safe to invest in?
Crypto is highly volatile. Prices can fall by half or more within months, and scams and exchange failures are real risks. Only invest money you can afford to lose, learn how wallets and exchanges work first, and keep it a small part of your overall portfolio. This page is for information only and is not investment advice.
Live prices and charts are provided by TradingView and may be delayed. Cryptocurrency is a high risk, highly volatile asset and is not regulated like shares or mutual funds. Tax rules can change. This page is for information only and is not investment advice.