Bitcoin

India is a key market for crypto adoption, with millions of retail traders. Political instability or prolonged protests could delay regulatory clarity (e.g., the proposed crypto bill) and push local investors toward safer havens like gold or USD. This event fits a pattern of rising civil discontent globally, which historically correlates with increased demand for decentralized assets but also with regulatory crackdowns.

Police blocked thousands of protesters marching on India's parliament, with some protesters claiming injuries in clashes.