As per PANews, Korean crypto trading volumes have plummeted in 2025, with Upbit and Bithumb seeing drops of 80% and 69% respectively compared to late 2024. Meanwhile, the KOSPI index has surged over 70% year-to-date, driven by AI-related stocks like Samsung and SK Hynix. Google search interest in Bitcoin has also declined by 66% since late 2024, reflecting a broader shift in investor sentiment from crypto to equities.
2025 Korea Crypto Cooling: Upbit, Bithumb Volumes Drop 80% as Investors Shift to AI Stocks
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