{"id":154351,"date":"2025-03-31T10:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T07:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=154351"},"modified":"2025-03-31T00:31:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T21:31:07","slug":"crypto-adoption-soars-in-south-korea-as-investor-numbers-reach-16-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/crypto-adoption-soars-in-south-korea-as-investor-numbers-reach-16-million\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Adoption Soars in South Korea as Investor Numbers Reach 16 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"

While stocks still dominate the investment landscape, the rapid rise in crypto participation is noteworthy, signaling growing interest from both traditional investors and new ones.<\/p>\n

As of the latest data<\/a><\/strong>, 16.29 million South Koreans had registered accounts across the five major domestic crypto exchanges: Upbit, Bithumb, Gopax, Coinone, and Korbit. This figure accounts for users on multiple platforms, with each user counted only once. Crypto holders now make up approximately 32% of South Korea\u2019s population, reflecting the increasing adoption of digital assets. This surge in investors began in March 2024 when the number exceeded 14 million, with a notable boost after the U.S. presidential election.<\/p>\n

Detailed statistics reveal the breakdown of South Korean crypto investors by age and gender. Men in their 30s and 40s represent the largest share, while women in their 50s also constitute a significant portion, especially among high-net-worth crypto investors. Upbit leads the pack with 9.2 million users, followed by Coinone at 3.2 million, and Bithumb, which saw a significant jump to 2.36 million accounts in March 2024\u2014an increase of 77.4% from the previous year due to a vigorous marketing campaign.<\/p>\n