Wealthy Indians now allocate 2–5% of their portfolios to crypto like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
Major investments are coming from HNIs and family offices, who once stuck only to gold or stocks.
Bitcoin’s appeal is rising thanks to growing global institutional interest and clearer regulation.
Crypto-investment platforms like Mudrex now see 30% of volume from affluent Indians.
Family offices are building dedicated crypto teams to manage digital assets safely.
Next-gen heirs are leading the charge—more tech-savvy and open to digital wealth.
Over the past decade, Bitcoin has delivered nearly 70% CAGR, far outpacing gold’s
6–8%.
But volatility remains — Bitcoin’s swings are about four times larger than gold’s.
To manage risk, investors use stop limits, taxation planning (30% + 1% TDS), and regulated platforms.