Crypto & Stock Market Trading Blog

Indian crypto traders face one of the harshest tax regimes in the world — but the rules differ dramatically depending on what you trade. Spot holdings are taxed differently from INR-settled futures, which are taxed differently from USDT-settled futures, which are taxed differently from options. Most traders do not understand these distinctions and either overpay tax or risk non-compliance. This guide breaks down crypto tax in India for FY 2025–26 across all three product type

This Week in 30 Seconds BTC: ~$74,500. Up 5% from last Sunday. Breakout above the $70K resistance that held for 7 weeks. First close above $74K since the Iran war started in late February. ETH: ~$2,280. Up 7% weekly. Finally reclaiming the $2,200 zone. BlackRock IBIT inflows $269M in a single day. Why now? Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz on April 17. Oil dropped from $115 to $85 in days. Core CPI came in at 2.6%, below expectations. The two things that have held BTC back sin

CoinDCX and Delta Exchange are both FIU-IND registered crypto exchanges serving Indian traders, but they are built for completely different purposes. CoinDCX is a spot exchange — you use it to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies. Delta Exchange  is a derivatives exchange — you use it to trade crypto futures and options with leverage, settled in INR. Choosing between them is not about which is “better.” It is about what you want to do. If you want to buy Bitcoin and hold it,

Yes. Binance is legal in India in 2026. It is registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit of India (FIU-IND) as a reporting entity under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and operates fully within Indian law. You can legally create an account, complete KYC, deposit INR via P2P, and trade cryptocurrencies on Binance from India. That said, “legal” does not mean “unregulated” or “risk-free.” There are tax obligations, platform limitations, and important differenc

This Week in 30 Seconds BTC: ~$66,500. Down another 3% from last Sunday. Sliding since the FOMC hawkish hold + hot PCE Friday. Demand zone: $64,000–$65,000. Supply zone: $68,500–$70,000. ETH: ~$2,000. Testing the psychological floor. Down ~4% weekly. Demand: $1,900–$1,950. Supply: $2,100–$2,200. Fear & Greed Index: 12 (Extreme Fear). Crashed from 23 last week. This is the lowest reading of 2026. Main event: Friday, April 3 — Nonfarm Payrolls (March). After February’s shocking

Today’s Numbers at a Glance Date: March 27, 2026. Monthly + Quarterly expiry. Delta Exchange India expiry: 5:30 PM IST. Deribit: 1:30 PM IST (08:00 UTC). $14.16B in BTC options expiring on Deribit — ~40% of all open interest. BTC Max Pain: $75,000 (spot: ~$71,000). Put/Call Ratio: 0.85. IV compressing. Theta at peak. If you’re an options seller, today is payday. Today is Crypto options monthly expiry on Delta Exchange India, coinciding with Deribit’s quarterly expiry — the la

This Week in 30 Seconds BTC: ~$68,600. Pulled back from $76K after hawkish FOMC. Demand zone: $65K–$66.5K. Supply zone: $71K–$73K. ETH: ~$2,080. Retreated from $2,327 but underpinned by record ETF inflows (BlackRock ETHB). Demand: $1,950–$2,050. Supply: $2,300–$2,400. Main event: Friday, March 27 — GDP final estimate + Core PCE (Fed’s preferred inflation gauge). This is THE volatility day. Bias: Cautiously neutral with a slight bearish lean heading into Friday’s data. Welcome

Navigating Fiat On-Ramps in the 2026 Crypto Market With Binance now fully registered as a reporting entity with the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND), Indian traders have regained access to the world’s largest crypto exchange. Since direct INR bank deposits remain restricted, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) trading continues to be the primary gateway for converting your Indian Rupees (INR) into Tether (USDT). If you are just starting your crypto journey, buying USDT is your firs

Navigating the 2026 Crypto Landscape Entering the cryptocurrency market can feel like stepping onto a high-speed treadmill. The market operates 24/7, the technology is nascent but rapidly evolving, and the volatility offers huge upside potential alongside significant risks. For a beginner, the sheer volume of jargon, charts, and news is overwhelming. However, trading is not about guessing; it is about building a systematic, formalised process. If you want to transition from a

Friday the 13th: A Nightmare on Wall Street? The timing couldn't be more ominous. It is Friday, February 13, 2026 , and the crypto market is fighting for its life. Just two weeks ago, we were discussing Bitcoin at $88,000. Today, we are scrapping at $66,340 . The "Jobs Data Hangover" has decimated sentiment—the US economy added 130,000 jobs in January (double the expectation), killing hopes for an early rate cut.   Now, all eyes turn to the final boss of the month: The CPI In

The "Sell the News" Era is Over. Welcome to the "Ignore the News" Era. If you stayed up late last night (Indian Standard Time) waiting for a massive Bitcoin candle after the Federal Reserve's announcement, you likely went to bed disappointed. The Observation: You have spotted a distinct shift in market behavior. In previous years (2022-2024), a Fed meeting meant 5-10% swings in minutes. Yesterday, on January 28, 2026 , the Fed announced its decision, and the market... yawned

The "Only Up" Narrative Has a Problem If you have been in the crypto market since the 2024 halving, you know the drill. The cycle supposedly goes like this: Bitcoin breaks its All-Time High (ATH), profits rotate into Ethereum, and finally, capital floods into mid-caps and meme coins, triggering the legendary "Altcoin Season." But here we are in mid-January 2026 . Bitcoin peaked at ~$126,000 in October 2025 and is currently consolidating near $88,000 . Yet, the explosive, mar

Is the Bull Run Over, or Just Resting? Welcome to January 2026. The crypto market in January stands at a defining moment. After Bitcoin (BTC) hit a historic peak of ~$126,000 in October 2025, we enter the new year trading in a tense consolidation zone around $88,000 . Traders are asking one question: Is the "Four-Year Cycle" still king, predicting a 2026 bear market? Or has the "Supercycle" finally arrived? Here is your strategic blueprint for the month ahead. 1. Bitcoin: The

Is the "Santa Claus Rally" Coming, or Is It a Trap? Welcome to the final full trading week of 2025! As we head into the holiday season, you might expect the markets to quiet down—but the data suggests otherwise. The week of December 22nd to 28th is shaping up to be a volatility powder keg for the crypto market. From a historic Bitcoin options expiry to critical US economic data and significant token unlocks, here is everything you need to watch this week. 1. The Main Event:

The Era of the "Fake Guru" is Ending. If you needed proof that the Indian stock market regulator, SEBI, is done playing games with unregistered "finfluencers," this is it. In a historic order passed in December 2025, SEBI barred Avadhut Sathe and his Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy (ASTA) from the securities market and ordered the impounding of a staggering ₹546.16 Crore in unlawful gains. This isn't just a headline; it is a massive warning shot to every retail trader in Ind

Is Your "Exclusive" Telegram Group a Ticking Time Bomb? The year 2025 has seen India cement its place as a global leader in cryptocurrency adoption. But with this growth comes a darker shadow: a sophisticated network of scams designed to drain your wallet before you even place your first trade. You’ve seen them—the flashy screenshots of 500% profits, the "VIP" signals, and the promises of doubling your money in 24 hours. At TradeSteady , we believe that the first rule of trad

Understanding how order books work represents the foundation of professional cryptocurrency trading. When you place a buy or sell order on Binance , Kraken, or any centralized exchange, the matching engine—the invisible infrastructure behind the platform—instantly scans thousands of competing orders to find your counterparty. How these orders match, and in what sequence, directly determines your execution price, slippage, and whether your trade moves the market up or down. Fo

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the bestselling "Rich Dad Poor Dad," issued a stark warning on November 1, 2025, declaring that a "massive crash" is beginning and "millions will be wiped out." His stark X post calling for investors to protect themselves with gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum has reignited debate about market timing and the viability of traditional investment portfolios. For cryptocurrency traders, Kiyosaki's message carries particular weight—especially his r

Every month cryptocurrency markets brace for one of the most volatile events on the trading calendar: the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) release. This single economic data point routinely triggers 3-5% swings in Bitcoin and Ethereum within hours, making it essential knowledge for any serious crypto trader. Understanding what CPI measures and how to position around its release has become as important as technical analysis or on-chain metrics. What is CPI? The 60-Second Explanat

Tomorrow, October 16, 2025, stands as potentially the most significant date in Solana's history. The SEC faces final deadlines to approve multiple spot Solana ETF applications from major asset managers including Bitwise, 21Shares, Franklin Templeton, Fidelity, Grayscale, and VanEck . With Polymarket bettors placing 99% odds on approval and Bloomberg analysts estimating 100% probability , the cryptocurrency community holds its collective breath for what could unleash $1.5 bil