An in-depth conversation around opening global opportunities for Indian investors through Bitcoin ETFs, tokenized RWAs, and AI-driven investment strategies.

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Indian investors are no longer chasing overnight crypto riches. Instead, a new wave of digitally savvy and financially mature investors is rebalancing portfolios with Bitcoin ETFs, tokenized real-world assets, and AI-driven strategies.

 In this exclusive conversation with Industry Wired, Saurabh Bhushan, Chief Business Officer at 9Point Capital, unpacks the global surge in Bitcoin ETFs, the trillion-dollar potential of RWA tokenization, and how compliance-driven access is reshaping digital asset investing in India. 

From shifting investor mindsets through education programs to emerging wealth opportunities across AI, clean energy, and global thematic funds, Bhushan outlines why India must move swiftly on regulation or risk missing the next big wealth creation cycle.

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With record inflows into Bitcoin ETFs globally, how is 9Point Capital positioning itself to capture Indian demand?

Bitcoin ETFs are currently witnessing rising interest worldwide. While Bitcoin is globally accepted and is also extensively witnessing Indian adoption, the access remains limited due to regulatory uncertainty as well as high taxation slab challenges. 

With Bitcoin turning mainstream, Indian investors want to place their bets in the asset class, but the lack of education, the market volatility, and the tax-heavy framework make it a difficult option. It has shifted their interest to Bitcoin ETFs, a more tax-friendly option for Indian investors that mirrors the growth of Bitcoin. 

9Point Capital is positioning itself to make global opportunities accessible to Indian investors with utmost compliance to current regulatory frameworks. We are actively working to integrate access to regulated investment opportunities such as Bitcoin ETFs , crypto-linked funds, and tokenized assets through global partnerships. We are looking at ways to help investors enter global markets while ensuring that our offering aligns with guidelines set by Indian authorities.  

Does India risk missing out on the RWA and DeFi ETF boom if tax and regulatory clarity are delayed?

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Tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWAs) and the rise of DeFi-backed ETFs are emerging as the new age and next frontier in digital finance. With regulatory clarity delayed, the risk does exist. Most assets are getting tokenized globally, from bonds to real estate. Tokenization provides the divisibility and fractionalization that help create more liquidity and accessibility in multiple sectors. 

Indian investors are constantly monitoring global updates and frameworks, analyzing the risks behind them, and also looking for active ways to participate in such opportunities. At 9Point Capital, we believe that a compliant and robust ecosystem can help India not just witness but also lead in the global tokenization wave. While we are working on the integration of diversified products, we are educating investors on the possibilities of RWA exposure through compliant offshore avenues. 

Are Indian investors shifting their mindset from “quick gains” in crypto to long-term, portfolio-driven digital asset strategies?


Absolutely, there has been a huge shift in how people perceived digital assets and crypto earlier. Initially, it was met with speculation, which turned to enthusiasm, and is now witnessing strategized allocation in Indian portfolios. As people realized that India’s regulatory landscape and market volatility may not be the ideal scenario to drive quick returns, people started adopting long-term and compliant strategies to participate in the crypto wave. 

We are now seeing interest from a new class of digital asset investors composed of a younger, financially strong, and digitally native population. They have been allocating a ratio of their portfolio to diversify and reduce overconcentration and risk exposure. Global equities, ETFs, and thematic funds are now considered essential assets in portfolios. However, they shall always look for globally regulated channels that work around global guidelines. 

9Point Capital is building an ecosystem of services and products that are designed to enable wealth creation. For example, 9Point Capital’s product, DAIS (Digital Asset Investment Service), combines digital asset strategies with traditional investment methods to maximize returns and mitigate risks during turbulent or volatile times. Digital assets are powerful in diversifying, and investors should look at them strategically.
 

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Where do you see the biggest wealth opportunities for Indian investors in the next 3–5 years—AI trading, tokenization, or something else?

Wealth opportunities are constantly evolving, and we are presented with a plethora of options, assets, and investment opportunities ahead of us. In the next 3-5 years, three emerging markets will lead the race:

  • Digital Assets

Digital assets have been dominated by Bitcoin, which has given a CAGR of 60% in the last 5 years, surpassing the returns of traditional equities as well as US stocks. Bitcoin and other digital assets have emerged to give extremely high returns to investors. Governments and corporations are integrating digital assets into their treasuries. We will continue to see the asset class growing and hitting all-time highs in the near future. 

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  • Tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs)

From real estate to art to gold to bonds, tokenization has led to more liquidity due to its fractional ownership advantage. Average investors will have the chance to take part in high-value assets that have remained out of their reach. The RWA market has already hit $24 billion and is expected to reach a $1 trillion market cap. These numbers highlight how global adoption of tokenized RWAs is on the rise.  

  • AI-led Sectors and Investment Strategies

The benefits and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) already exist in portfolio management and trading. AI has made analyzing vast amounts of information and data a lot easier for serious traders, who would once spend days interpreting patterns in years of data. As President Trump joked in his recent meeting with Prime Minister Starmer that “AI is taking over the world,” the sector has been seeing growing investment interest. 

  • Global Thematic Investments 


Sectors and themes such as clean energy, commodities, and blockchains might rise to create immense value globally. Diversifying works well for investors when they also analyze sectorized or themed investments in such resources. The US markets are currently running strong, and Indian equity investors have a growing appetite for thematic exposure, which may be coming from the fear of missing out. Investors shall conduct due diligence and consider looking at long-term growth through natural resource stocks, global markets, and diversified asset classes.  

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