Bitcoin has erased its summer rally, dropping over 20% from last month’s record and falling below $100,000 for the first time since June. A steep wave of October liquidations drained bullish positions, leaving traders sidelined and futures open interest depressed. Ether and altcoins also tumbled sharply, with many tokens down over 50% this year, as...Read More

Groww has surpassed Zerodha in active user count, capturing a significant market share by targeting first-time investors and underserved cities. Despite this user base advantage, Zerodha maintains a lead in profitability and revenue per user. Both platforms face headwinds from regulatory scrutiny on derivatives trading and increased competition.Read More

Indian markets have pulled back over 2% from record highs due to trade deal uncertainty and fading rate cut hopes. Analysts see this as healthy consolidation within an uptrend, with key support at 25,400-25,600. Investors are advised to buy quality stocks on dips, with fresh longs considered above 26,100.Read More

Japan’s Nikkei share average plunged 4% on Wednesday, its worst session in seven months, mirroring Wall Street’s sharp overnight declines. High-flying technology stocks like SoftBank Group and Advantest led the fall, though analysts suggest it’s a reaction to recent gains rather than a market exit. Nintendo, however, jumped on an improved sales forecast.Read More

Global markets are experiencing a risk-off sentiment. The Japanese yen and U.S. dollar are in demand. Asian stock markets saw significant drops. The Australian and New Zealand dollars weakened considerably. Sterling also declined. Investors are closely watching U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve policy.Read More

Japan’s crypto market is experiencing a surge driven by investor enthusiasm and potential regulatory easing, with digital asset holdings reaching record highs. Exchanges are launching new products and services, anticipating tax cuts and relaxed trading rules. This renewed interest signals a significant opportunity for growth, attracting both seasoned and new investors seeking higher returns.Read More

Oil prices dropped on Wednesday. Global markets saw a broad selloff. Concerns about economic and fuel demand growth grew. A stronger U.S. dollar also impacted prices. U.S. crude stockpiles reportedly increased. These factors contributed to the decline in oil prices. OPEC+ agreed to a modest output increase for December.Read More

Indian investors, take note: US stocks plunged Tuesday as banking titans warned of a potential market drawdown, fueled by stretched valuations and AI boom exuberance. Major indexes saw significant drops, with tech shares leading the decline. Concerns over high valuations and profit-taking are mounting, prompting a cautious outlook.Read More

Reserve Bank of India officials met with primary dealers to address bond market challenges. Elevated yields and tight liquidity were key discussion points. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee saw gains, closing stronger against the dollar. This strengthening was attributed to state-run bank dollar sales and central bank intervention in offshore markets. Foreign investors continued to sell...Read More

Lenskart’s ₹7,278-crore IPO saw a robust subscription of 28.26 times on its final day, attracting significant investor interest despite concerns over its valuation. Anchor investors and marquee names like Radhakishan Damani boosted sentiment, leading to strong demand across all investor categories.Read More