In the last 24 hours, South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have seen a notable increase in altcoin trading volumes.
Top Trading Volumes
Leading the way, Sahara AI (SAHARA) recorded a total trading volume of over $157 million, including its activity on Bithumb. Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) followed with a volume of $123 million. XRP, a long-time favorite, ranked third with a volume approaching $91 million.
Total Trading Volume
In total, approximately $1.5 billion in trading volume was recorded over the last 24 hours across the two exchanges.
Top 10 Altcoins by Volume
Here are the most traded altcoins and their volumes on Upbit and Bithumb in the last 24 hours:
1. Sahara AI (SAHARA) – $157 million 2. Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) – $123 million 3. XRP – $91 million 4. Livepeer (LPT) – $72 million 5. Sei (SEI) – $88 million 6. Bitcoin (BTC) – $82 million 7. Newton Protocol (NEWT) – $47 million 8. Movement (MOVE) – $43 million 9. Ethereum (ETH) – $52 million 10. Solana (SOL) – $41 million
The surge in altcoin trading volumes on Upbit and Bithumb highlights the market's interest in both new tokens and established favorites like XRP.