NEW DELHI — On September 29, 2026, cryptocurrency markets experienced broad profit-taking across digital assets, following recent multi-week gains. Bitcoin dropped 1.15% over the past 24 hours to hold near $83,490, while altcoins including Uniswap, Cosmos, Polkadot, and Polygon led the daily correction. For Indian investors tracking markets across exchanges like CoinDCX, Mudrex, and WazirX, key tokens continue to maintain notable multi-month performance despite short-term volatility.
Key Market Statistics & Performance Overview
| Asset | Current Price (USD) | 24h Change (%) | Weekly Change (%) | Monthly Change (%) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | $83,490.00 | -1.15% | -3.58% | +6.72% | $1,678,263M |
| Ethereum (ETH) | $2,686.75 | -0.08% | -3.09% | +9.44% | $424,991M |
| Binance (BNB) | $764.40 | -1.84% | -4.28% | +10.33% | $101,827M |
| XRP | $1.497 | -1.29% | -2.46% | +7.25% | $93,748M |
| Solana (SOL) | $118.76 | -2.67% | -0.05% | +12.42% | $69,881M |
| Cardano (ADA) | $0.2483 | -2.83% | +1.26% | +23.21% | $9,013M |
| Uniswap (UNI) | $8.79 | -9.11% | -2.37% | +87.67% | $5,458M |
| Litecoin (LTC) | $69.015 | -3.18% | +11.22% | +40.79% | $5,354M |
| Avalanche (AVAX) | $10.70 | -1.94% | -4.92% | +45.47% | $4,603M |
| Polkadot (DOT) | $1.19 | -6.73% | -1.70% | +40.12% | $2,004M |
| Cosmos (ATOM) | $1.73 | -8.05% | -4.47% | +15.31% | $925M |
Market Analysis: Key Takeaways for Indian Traders
Bitcoin Retreats Below $83,500: Bitcoin dipped 1.15% in 24 hours to $83,490, reflecting a 3.58% weekly contraction while keeping a +6.72% monthly surplus.
Ethereum Holds Relatively Stable: ETH saw a mild pullback of -0.08% to trade at $2,686.75, maintaining a +9.44% gain over the last 30 days.
DeFi & Layer-1 Altcoin Retracements:
Uniswap (UNI) experienced the sharpest single-day correction among major assets, dropping -9.11% to $8.79, though it retains an impressive +87.67% monthly rise.
Cosmos (ATOM) and Polkadot (DOT) posted notable 24-hour declines of -8.05% and -6.73%, respectively.
Litecoin (LTC) holds strong multi-week outperformance with a +11.22% 7-day gain and +40.79% 30-day gain, trading at $69.015.
Avalanche (AVAX) leads top assets on the 30-day timeframe with a +45.47% expansion, trading at $10.70.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — Crypto Market Updates
What is the current price of Bitcoin in INR?
At $83,490 USD and a current USD/INR exchange rate of approximately ₹95.97 per USD, Bitcoin is trading at approximately ₹80.12 Lakh INR.
How are cryptocurrency profits taxed in India?
Under Indian Income Tax rules, Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) incur a flat 30% tax on capital gains (plus applicable surcharge and cess), with no provisions to set off losses against other crypto trading pairs. Additionally, a 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) applies on aggregate transactions exceeding annual statutory limits.
Which altcoin retains the strongest monthly return despite today's dip?
Uniswap (+87.67%) and Avalanche (+45.47%) retain the highest 30-day performance gains among top market cap assets.
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