NEW DELHI — On November 12, 2026, global cryptocurrency markets showed mixed intraday performance as major blue-chip tokens consolidated while select Layer-1 altcoins posted modest gains. Bitcoin held steady near $73,822 with a minor daily dip, while Ethereum hovered around $2,056.54. For Indian crypto traders tracking domestic prices across exchanges such as CoinDCX, Mudrex, and WazirX, tokens including Avalanche, Polkadot, and Cosmos demonstrated positive daily momentum.
Key Market Statistics & Performance Overview
| Asset | Current Price (USD) | 24h Change (%) | Weekly Change (%) | Monthly Change (%) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | $73,822.00 | -0.28% | -2.69% | -11.11% | $1,484,563M |
| Ethereum (ETH) | $2,056.54 | -0.06% | -7.91% | -17.59% | $326,041M |
| Binance (BNB) | $678.90 | -0.23% | -1.45% | -8.47% | $89,283M |
| XRP | $1.05189 | -0.15% | -12.85% | -23.00% | $66,565M |
| Solana (SOL) | $83.46 | +0.17% | -6.46% | -21.84% | $49,271M |
| Cardano (ADA) | $0.17381 | -0.35% | -3.74% | -26.22% | $6,398M |
| Litecoin (LTC) | $49.99 | -0.51% | -2.69% | -17.93% | $3,892M |
| Uniswap (UNI) | $6.18 | -1.05% | -9.12% | -17.96% | $3,845M |
| Avalanche (AVAX) | $8.61 | +1.07% | +5.60% | -15.69% | $3,787M |
| Polkadot (DOT) | $0.85 | +0.92% | -6.26% | -26.79% | $1,439M |
| Cosmos (ATOM) | $1.40 | +0.32% | +3.11% | -23.93% | $751M |
Market Analysis: Key Takeaways for Indian Investors
Bitcoin Defends $73,800 Level: BTC recorded a slight 24-hour pullback of 0.28% to trade at $73,822, keeping its weekly decline contained at -2.69% with a total market capitalization of $1.48 Trillion.
Ethereum Consolidates Above $2,050: ETH remained nearly flat on the day (-0.06%) at $2,056.54, though it remains down -7.91% over the past seven days.
Layer-1 Altcoins Show Selective Strength:
Avalanche (AVAX) led daily and weekly gains among major tokens, advancing +1.07% over 24 hours to $8.61 and extending its 7-day gain to +5.60%.
Polkadot (DOT) climbed +0.92% to $0.85, while Cosmos (ATOM) added +0.32% to reach $1.40 (up +3.11% for the week).
Uniswap (UNI) experienced the sharpest daily pullback among listed assets, dipping -1.05% to $6.18.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — Crypto Market Updates
What is the current price of Bitcoin in INR?
At $73,822 USD and the prevailing USD/INR exchange rate of approximately ₹93.74 per USD, Bitcoin is trading at approximately ₹69.20 Lakh INR.
How are cryptocurrency profits taxed in India?
Under Indian Income Tax rules, gains from Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) are subject to a flat 30% tax (plus applicable surcharge and cess), without provisions to set off losses against other trading pairs. Additionally, a 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) applies on aggregate transactions exceeding annual statutory thresholds.
Which altcoins posted both daily and weekly gains?
Avalanche (+1.07% daily, +5.60% weekly) and Cosmos (+0.32% daily, +3.11% weekly) were the only major altcoins trading in the green across both timeframes.
