Bitcoin hovered near $78,000 as the global crypto market cap approached $2.6 trillion, supported by strong ETF inflows of $1.9 billion. While institutional demand remains firm, analysts highlight neutral sentiment and caution over volatility, as gains are driven more by futures activity than spot buying across markets.
Demat account additions hit 9-month high in October as IPO boom draws investors
In October 2026, new demat account additions reached a nine-month high, driven by strong IPO activity. NSDL and CDSL reported adding nearly 3.36 million accounts