Bitcoin Price Today in India
Live Bitcoin (BTC) price in Indian Rupees. Chart, history and BTC-to-INR converter. Updated every minute.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Chart — INR
Historical Bitcoin price in Indian Rupees.
Today’s Bitcoin Price Table
How much does 1 BTC cost in India today? How much BTC can you buy for ₹1,000, ₹10,000 or ₹1 lakh?
| Unit | Price (INR) | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 BTC | Rs.6,330,292.85 | $65,581.90 |
| 0.1 BTC | Rs.633,029.28 | $6,558.19 |
| 0.01 BTC | Rs.63,302.93 | $655.82 |
| ₹1,000 buys | — | 0.000158 BTC |
| ₹10,000 buys | — | 0.001580 BTC |
| ₹1,00,000 buys | — | 0.01580 BTC |
Bitcoin Price History
Daily closing prices for the last 5 trading days in INR and USD. Weekly and monthly summaries available below.
| Date | INR | USD | Change (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2026 | Rs.6,330,292.85 | $65,581.90 | Down -Rs.76,870.52 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Rs.6,407,163.37 | $66,505.12 | Up +Rs.113,144.05 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Rs.6,294,019.32 | $65,230.03 | Up +Rs.65,278.28 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | Rs.6,228,741.04 | $64,690.80 | Flat Rs.0.00 |
Weekly & monthly data uses Yahoo Finance historical prices converted to INR.
Bitcoin — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bitcoin legal in India?
Yes, Bitcoin is legal in India. The Indian government classifies cryptocurrencies as Virtual Digital Assets (VDA) under the Finance Act 2022. You can buy, sell and hold Bitcoin legally in India, but gains are taxed at a flat 30% with no deductions (except cost of acquisition) under the Income Tax Act. Crypto exchanges must comply with PMLA and KYC norms.
How is Bitcoin taxed in India?
Under the Finance Act 2022, all crypto gains in India are taxed at a flat 30% rate (plus 4% Health and Education Cess). There is no benefit of indexation or long-term/short-term distinction. Additionally, a 1% TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) under Section 194S applies on crypto transactions above ₹50,000 per year. Losses from crypto cannot be set off against other income.
Where can I buy Bitcoin in India?
Bitcoin can be purchased on SEBI-registered Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and registered Indian crypto exchanges including CoinDCX, WazirX, Zebpay, Bitbns, and CoinSwitch Kuber. International platforms like Binance and Coinbase also serve Indian users. Always use exchanges registered with FIU-IND (Financial Intelligence Unit) for legal compliance.
What is Bitcoin halving and how does it affect price?
Bitcoin halving is a programmatic event that reduces the block mining reward by 50% approximately every four years (every 210,000 blocks). Halving reduces the new supply of Bitcoin entering circulation, historically creating upward price pressure if demand remains steady or grows. The most recent halving occurred in April 2024, reducing the block reward from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. The next halving is expected around 2028.
How does the USD-INR exchange rate affect Bitcoin price in India?
Bitcoin is priced globally in USD. When you buy Bitcoin in India, the exchange first converts the INR price to USD at the prevailing exchange rate and then executes the trade on international markets. If the Rupee weakens against the Dollar, Bitcoin's INR price rises even if the USD price stays flat. This is why Bitcoin prices in India may move on days when only the Rupee-Dollar rate changes.
Bitcoin Price in India — Complete Guide
Bitcoin (BTC) is the world's first and largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. In India, Bitcoin's popularity has grown dramatically since 2017, driven by rising smartphone penetration, a young tech-savvy population, and growing awareness of decentralised finance. Today’s Bitcoin price in India is Rs.6,330,292.85, equivalent to approximately $65,581.90 at the current USD-INR exchange rate.
How Bitcoin Price in India Is Calculated
Bitcoin is traded globally in USD on international exchanges. The Indian Rupee price of Bitcoin is derived by multiplying the current global BTC-USD price by the prevailing USD-INR exchange rate. When the Rupee depreciates against the Dollar, Bitcoin's INR price rises even if its global USD price hasn't moved. This dual driver — international crypto market moves and domestic currency fluctuations — makes tracking Bitcoin's INR price particularly important for Indian investors.
Bitcoin Regulation in India
India classifies Bitcoin and all cryptocurrencies as Virtual Digital Assets (VDA) under the Finance Act 2022. The classification means crypto is legal to own and trade but is subject to strict tax rules. A flat 30% tax rate applies on all crypto gains with no set-off for losses. A 1% TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) under Section 194S applies on crypto purchases above ₹50,000 per year. Crypto exchanges operating in India must be registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) and comply with Anti-Money Laundering and KYC requirements.
Bitcoin as an Investment in India
Bitcoin's finite supply — capped at 21 million coins by its protocol — is frequently cited as a hedge against monetary inflation. Institutional adoption through Bitcoin ETFs (approved in the US in January 2024), growing corporate treasury allocations, and central bank digital currency (CBDC) experiments globally have increased Bitcoin's perceived legitimacy as an asset class. Indian retail investors typically access Bitcoin through domestic exchanges like CoinDCX, WazirX, Zebpay, and CoinSwitch, or through international platforms with Indian banking support.
Bitcoin vs Gold in India
Both Bitcoin and gold are treated as alternative stores of value and inflation hedges by Indian investors. Gold has a 5,000-year track record, physical tangibility, and cultural significance in India that Bitcoin lacks. Bitcoin offers portability (you can carry any amount across borders digitally), divisibility down to 100 millionths of a coin (called a satoshi), and a fixed supply, whereas gold’s supply grows slowly each year through mining. Most financial advisors suggest that if you choose to include both in a portfolio, Bitcoin should represent a smaller, higher-risk allocation than gold.
Bitcoin Wallets and Storage
Owning Bitcoin in India requires a cryptocurrency wallet — software or hardware that holds your private keys. Exchange-hosted wallets (custodial) are most common for beginners: the exchange controls the keys on your behalf. Hardware wallets from brands like Ledger and Trezor provide self-custody and are recommended for larger holdings. The principle “not your keys, not your coins” reflects the risk of leaving large amounts on exchanges, which can be hacked or freeze withdrawals as seen in several high-profile incidents globally.
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