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WazirX says futures volume rose 236% in Q3

2026-10-09 · 1 source · BusinessLine Money & Banking

In short

WazirX said its futures trading volume rose 236% from early July to the end of September. At its September peak, volume was about 345% above early-July levels, and daily futures traders were about 279% higher toward the end of the quarter.

The exchange said AI trading tools, more derivatives and better compliance features helped. It did not say how much extra revenue or profit this brought.

What the reporting says

Indian crypto exchange WazirX said its futures trading volume rose 236% between early July and the end of September as it expanded derivatives offerings, AI-powered trading tools and compliance features. The company also said September peak volume was about 345% above early-July levels and daily futures traders were about 279% higher late in the quarter. The immediate impact is stronger activity on the exchange, while details on revenue or profitability were not stated.

Why it matters

WazirX said its futures market expanded sharply in the July-September period, with volume up 236% and daily traders up 279% late in the quarter. The exchange linked the rise to new derivatives products, AI-powered tools and more tax-reporting and compliance features. The reporting does not state whether the growth improved earnings, reduced risk, or changed market share among Indian crypto platforms.

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