Synopsis
Indian crypto platform Mudrex reports a tenfold rise in women investors, with 53% aged 25-30. Maharashtra leads participation. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and meme coins are popular, though market volatility remains a concern. Metro cities dominate, but smaller cities are catching up.
Indian crypto investment platform Mudrex has reported a tenfold increase in women investors in 2024-25, driven by rising financial awareness and growing interest in digital assets among younger demographics.
Women aged 25-30 accounted for 53% of Mudrex’s female investor base, followed by those aged 31-35 at 36%, according to a survey conducted ahead of International Women’s Day. Maharashtra led in female crypto participation, contributing 15% of the total, with Karnataka contributing 11%, Delhi NCR accounting for 9%, and Uttar Pradesh contributing 8%.
“The crypto and Web3 space is evolving rapidly, and more women are stepping in to shape its future” said CEO and Co-founder Edul Patel. The company has been focusing on crypto education through its LearnWithMudrex initiative.
Crypto TrackerTOP COIN SETSSmart Contract Tracker-2.07% BuyDeFi Tracker-6.89% BuyNFT & Metaverse Tracker-7.17% BuyAI Tracker-9.88% BuyWeb3 Tracker-10.10% BuyTOP COINS (₹) Bitcoin7,867,947 (8.03%)BuyEthereum194,150 (6.52%)BuyXRP217 (5.95%)BuyBNB52,196 (5.39%)BuyTether87 (-0.08%)BuyOver 75% of women investors on Mudrex’s platform come from metro and Tier-1 cities, though participation from smaller cities is steadily increasing. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, and Solana remain the most popular assets, while meme coins like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu are also gaining traction.
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View Details »The survey found that 62% of women discuss financial decisions with family and friends, while 38% invest independently. Among female investors, 65% trade individual coins, while 45% opt for Coin Sets—structured baskets of tokens—indicating a balance between active trading and diversified investing.
Despite the surge in participation, Mudrex identified key barriers preventing some women from making transactions, including concerns over market volatility and uncertainty about investment choices.
Launched in 2018, Mudrex is a registered Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in India and Europe. The company, headquartered in the U.S. with operations in Bengaluru, aims to expand its footprint in crypto asset management.
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