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Risk-off wave hits crypto after Trump's tariff move; Bitcoin dips near $64k

The sell-off in crypto markets, analysts said, was driven by global risk-off sentiment following Trump's tariff announcement

Risk-off wave hits crypto after Trump's tariff move; Bitcoin dips near $64k
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 9:21 AM IST

Regulatory clarity key to long-term faith in crypto: Sumit Gupta, CoinDCX

India, to truly excel in Web3, Sumit Gupta of CoinDCX said, must move beyond reactive policies and craft regulations that foster innovation, protect consumers, address risks, and provide clarity

Regulatory clarity key to long-term faith in crypto: Sumit Gupta, CoinDCX
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 7:38 AM IST

Cryptocurrency markets await catalyst; price action remains range-bound

A break below support, analysts said, could trigger deeper corrections, while historical trends suggest that sustained levels may pave the way for a short-term relief rally

Cryptocurrency markets await catalyst; price action remains range-bound
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:24 AM IST

Bitcoin to hit $1 mn? Eric Trump stays optimistic despite crypto turmoil

Commenting on the ongoing volatility in Bitcoin, Eric acknowledged the sharp price swings but remained optimistic about its long-term potential

Bitcoin to hit $1 mn? Eric Trump stays optimistic despite crypto turmoil
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Crypto struggle continues amid broader market uncertainty; analysts wary

Glassnode's latest weekly on-chain assessment places Bitcoin well below its estimated 'true market mean' near $79,000

Crypto struggle continues amid broader market uncertainty; analysts wary
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

Bitcoin stagnates, Ethereum eyes recovery; altcoins show mixed moves

The flagship token briefly slipped below $68,000 before recovering to $68,500, maintaining a sideways range between $65,000 and $70,000 over the past ten days

Bitcoin stagnates, Ethereum eyes recovery; altcoins show mixed moves
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Crypto traders cautious as macro data reinforces 'higher for longer' stance

A strong recovery in Bitcoin above $70,000, analysts believe, could help restore broader market confidence, while failure to hold current supports may trigger another wave of risk-off sentiment

Crypto traders cautious as macro data reinforces 'higher for longer' stance
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 12:21 PM IST

Taskforce setup on dark net, crypto to monitor narco trafficking: Govt

The Government has set up a task force on darknet and cryptocurrency under the multi-agency centre (MAC) to monitor platforms facilitating narco-trafficking, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. In a written response, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the Government has taken various steps for inter-agency coordination between the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), state anti-narcotics task forces (ANTFs) and border guarding forces to curb cross-border and inter-state drug smuggling. Listing out the steps, Rai said the task force has been set up under the MAC mechanism with a focus on monitoring platforms facilitating narco-trafficking, sharing of inputs on drug smuggling amongst agencies/MAC members, interception of drug networks, continuous capturing of trends, modus operandi and nodes with regular database updates and review of related rules and laws. In addition, a Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) has also been set up at the central and state levels to oversee .

Taskforce setup on dark net, crypto to monitor narco trafficking: Govt
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 3:01 PM IST

Bitcoin stabilises above $70,000 after last week's roller-coaster ride

Extreme volatility is nothing new to cryptocurrencies, but Bitcoin's slump from a peak of $126,000 in October last year comes despite the backdrop of a crypto-friendly White House and surging adoption

Bitcoin stabilises above $70,000 after last week's roller-coaster ride
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

Crypto mayhem continues as Bitcoin tests $60k, Ethereum falls below $1,800

Crypto markets have remained under pressure since October last year, after Bitcoin scaled its peak and has since been on a declining trajectory

Crypto mayhem continues as Bitcoin tests $60k, Ethereum falls below $1,800
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

Bitcoin bounces near $60,000 after 50% retreat from October highs

Cryptocurrencies have been on shaky ground ever since a brutal series of liquidations in October that sapped market confidence

Bitcoin bounces near $60,000 after 50% retreat from October highs
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Crypto markets reel as Bitcoin dips to $70k; analysts signal caution

Altcoins followed a similar risk-off trajectory. Ethereum, BNB and Solana reflected weaker bid depth during the pullback

Crypto markets reel as Bitcoin dips to $70k; analysts signal caution
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 11:57 AM IST

India set to share cross-border crypto transaction data from April 2027

The data will be shared under the OECD-led Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, enabling automatic exchange of crypto transaction details between tax authorities

India set to share cross-border crypto transaction data from April 2027
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 9:39 AM IST

Prediction traders bet Bitcoin may fall below $65K amid deepening sell-off

Contracts on Polymarket, a decentralized prediction platform, now imply an 82% chance that Bitcoin will fall to $65,000 this year, a level roughly 13% lower than today's $73,200

Prediction traders bet Bitcoin may fall below $65K amid deepening sell-off
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 7:44 AM IST

Crypto rout deepens as ETF outflows, geopolitical tensions rattle investors

Until macro stability returns and ETF inflows resume, crypto markets, analysts believe, are likely to remain defensive

Crypto rout deepens as ETF outflows, geopolitical tensions rattle investors
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:47 AM IST

Budget 2026 proposes penalties for non-compliance in crypto reporting

Union Budget 2026 introduces daily and lump-sum penalties for lapses in crypto asset reporting, aiming to bring virtual digital assets firmly within the formal tax compliance framework

Budget 2026 proposes penalties for non-compliance in crypto reporting
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

Crypto market sell-off intensifies amid equity rout, geopolitical tensions

Bitcoin slipped below the $80,000 mark after failing to hold above $89,000, with the decline exacerbated by thin weekend liquidity

Crypto market sell-off intensifies amid equity rout, geopolitical tensions
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 9:15 AM IST

Risk-off sentiment triggers crypto rout as Bitcoin, Ethereum slide sharply

Macro conditions also weighed on sentiment. Analysts noted that risk appetite softened across global markets as investors reassessed the outlook for monetary easing

Risk-off sentiment triggers crypto rout as Bitcoin, Ethereum slide sharply
Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 11:40 AM IST

Crypto markets stay cautious as BTC struggles under $91k, ETH near $3k mark

Amid this, more than $1.5 billion in outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs this week, analysts said, point to a near-term moderation in institutional risk appetite

Crypto markets stay cautious as BTC struggles under $91k, ETH near $3k mark
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 10:22 AM IST

88% of crypto investors know tax rules, 63% call them unfair: CoinSwitch

The survey, conducted ahead of the 2026 Union Budget, gathered insights from close to 5,000 respondents, highlighting widespread discontent over the current taxation framework

88% of crypto investors know tax rules, 63% call them unfair: CoinSwitch
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 2:41 PM IST