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South Korea: Cryptocurrency Market Growth and Public Participation

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


South Korea has emerged as a global leader in cryptocurrency adoption, with over 30% of its population holding digital assets.

Surging Investments Following Global Events

Data from the Bank of Korea (BOK) reveals a sharp increase in cryptocurrency investments following significant global events, such as the U.S. presidential election, with external economic and political factors influencing investor sentiment. By the end of November, 15.59 million South Koreans held accounts on the country's top five exchanges, including Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and GOPAX, marking an increase of 610,000 new investors from October.

Market Expansion and Valuation Growth

The cryptocurrency market in South Korea has experienced unprecedented growth in recent months. Bitcoin prices surged from 105 million won in October to 135.8 million won by the end of November, contributing to a substantial rise in total market valuation. In November, the total value of digital assets held by South Korean investors reached 102.6 trillion won, nearly doubling from October's 58 trillion won. This growth was accompanied by an increase in average holdings per investor, which rose from 3.87 million won in October to 6.58 million won in November.

Daily Trading Volumes and Challenges

One of the most striking developments is the rapid growth in cryptocurrency trading volumes, now rivaling those of traditional stock markets. In November, the average daily trading volume of domestic cryptocurrencies reached 14.9 trillion won, nearly equivalent to the combined trading volumes of the KOSPI and KOSDAQ indices. Deposits on cryptocurrency exchanges also doubled, rising from 4.7 trillion won in October to 8.8 trillion won in November.

While the rapid adoption of cryptocurrency is promising, South Korea faces challenges such as the lack of a unified regulatory framework and vulnerability to external shocks. The anticipated crypto tax policy has been delayed to 2027 due to unresolved regulatory concerns.

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