Bitcoin Reclaims Top Spot in India’s Crypto Market – Analyzed
According to CoinSwitch’s ‘India’s Crypto Portfolio 2025’ report, Bitcoin (BTC) has regained its position as the most popular cryptocurrency in India. It now represents 8.1% of all crypto holdings, showing that investors are looking for more stable options in a market that can change quickly. This shift indicates a desire for long-term value, rather than just quick gains.
Key Points
- Bitcoin is India’s leading cryptocurrency again.
- Investors prefer stable, established crypto assets.
- Dogecoin is now second, while Ethereum is third.
- Meme coins like Shiba Inu still hold a strong following.
- Ripple quietly increased its share in crypto portfolios.
- Investors explore new coins like Pepe (PEPE)
Dogecoin (DOGE) has dropped to second place with 6.0% of holdings, and Ethereum (ETH) remains in third at 5.2%. Shiba Inu (SHIB) remains popular with 4.5% of holdings, proving that people still like meme coins.
Ripple (XRP) saw a rise to 3.9%, becoming a surprising favorite. Cardano (ADA), Polygon (POL), Internet Computer (ICP), and Solana (SOL) continue to hold their ground, each making up between 2-3% of portfolios. A new coin called Pepe (PEPE) captured 1.9% of investments, showing that many Indian investors are interested in exploring newer, less-known cryptocurrencies.
The report highlights that Indian investors are balancing what a crypto project offers with its excitement. Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain networks make up 32.5% of crypto holdings, demonstrating faith in the future of blockchain technology. Meme coins represent 17% of holdings, and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects account for 11.5%, showing people are still interested in making money with crypto.
Interestingly, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tokens are gaining attention, holding 8.1% of portfolios. The BNB Chain ecosystem continues to have a dedicated investor base, supported by quick transactions and many new projects.
Overall, investors are looking for a balance between practicality and excitement when choosing a cryptocurrency.
“The trend shows a move toward safer, established cryptocurrencies among Indian investors.”
