You don't have to trade to make money with crypto. Here are 5 passive income strategies for Indian investors in 2026.
Stake ETH (4% APY), ATOM (17% APY), or SOL (7% APY). Tax: income slab rate in India. Risk: price movement. Best for: long-term holders who believe in the asset.
Supply USDC or USDT to Aave or Kamino. Earn 7–10% APY in stable value. Tax: income slab rate. Risk: smart contract exploit. Best for: risk-averse investors wanting yield.
Provide liquidity to DEX pools (Uniswap, Raydium). Earn 0.3% on every swap. Tax: income slab rate. Risk: impermanent loss. Best for: experienced DeFi users.
Method 4: CoinDCX Earn (simplest, in-app). Method 5: Validator node (ETH requires 32 ETH). Start with staking or DeFi lending. Build from there as your portfolio grows.
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