NEW DELHI — On September 1, 2026, global cryptocurrency markets reflected a mixed trading session, with major altcoins posting solid daily gains while blue-chip assets experienced modest pullbacks. For Indian crypto investors tracking global market trends across major exchanges like CoinDCX, WazirX, and Mudrex, key assets including Solana, Polygon, Cardano, and Polkadot are showing renewed bullish sentiment.
Key Market Statistics & Performance Overview
| Asset | Current Price (USD) | 24h Change (%) | Weekly Change (%) | Monthly Change (%) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | $78,212 | -0.43% | -0.47% | +23.20% | $1,581,045M |
| Ethereum (ETH) | $2,455.62 | -0.44% | +0.49% | +30.54% | $390,521M |
| Solana (SOL) | $103.02 | +0.02% | +6.69% | +40.22% | $60,402M |
| Binance (BNB) | $684.00 | -0.15% | -2.51% | +18.93% | $91,082M |
| XRP | $1.37 | -0.44% | -4.21% | +26.56% | $86,729M |
| Polygon (POL/MATIC) | $0.09 | +0.95% | -25.41% | +25.30% | $179M |
| Uniswap (UNI) | $5.23 | -0.13% | +22.44% | +25.70% | $3,306M |
| Cardano (ADA) | $0.198 | +0.65% | -4.91% | +5.12% | $7,292M |
Market Analysis: Key Takeaways for Indian Investors
Bitcoin Consolidation Above $78,000: Bitcoin holds steady near $78,212 despite a slight 24-hour decline of 0.43%. Over the past month, Bitcoin has surged by 23.20%, signaling sustained underlying demand among global institutional traders.
Ethereum Maintains Strong Monthly Momentum: ETH trades at $2,455.62, recording a 30.54% gain over the past 30 days, outperforming Bitcoin's monthly recovery.
Altcoin Outperformers — Solana & Polygon:
Solana (SOL) is trading at $103.02, up 6.69% over the past week and 40.22% over the last month, making it one of the top-performing Layer-1 assets.
Polygon (POL/MATIC) experienced a short-term daily uptick of 0.95% to $0.09, backing up its solid monthly rebound of 25.30% despite recent weekly volatility.
Uniswap (UNI) shows robust 7-day momentum with a 22.44% gain, trading at $5.23.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — Crypto Market Updates
What is the current price of Bitcoin in INR?
At $78,212 USD and an approximate exchange rate of ₹83.90 per USD, Bitcoin is trading at approximately ₹65.6 Lakh INR.
How are crypto gains taxed in India?
Under Income Tax guidelines in India, Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) are subject to a 30% flat tax on net profits, along with a 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on transactions exceeding specified thresholds.
Which altcoins showed positive daily momentum?
Polygon (+0.95%), Cardano (+0.65%), Polkadot (+0.92%), and Solana (+0.02%) were among the top assets trading in the green.
