India, March 7 -- India's cryptocurrency ecosystem, which has historically been male-dominated, is now witnessing a surge in female participation.

Women now constitute 11% of the over 20 million strong investor base of Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinSwitch, according to its latest 'How India Invests' report.

Among Indian cities, Hyderabad boasts the highest percentage of female investors at a staggering 45%. This is followed by Surat (33%) and Botad (25%).

Meanwhile, cities like Pune (24%), Jaipur (23%), and Kolkata (22%) are also seeing increasing female investor interest in crypto, according to the report.

Women make up roughly 20% of Coinbase's investor demographic in major metropolitan hubs such as Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai...