According to BitcoinWorld, South Korean crypto trading volume reached approximately $1.58 trillion in 2025, a 5% decline from the previous period. The data, reported by Digital Asset and covering the period up to December 15, indicates a total trading volume of about 2,179 trillion won. While the overall market shrank slightly, the competition among exchanges intensified, with Upbit’s volume falling 11% to 1,512 trillion won and Bithumb’s rising 11% to 613 trillion won. Other exchanges like Coinone and Korbit saw modest gains, while Gopax experienced a 65% drop in trading activity.
South Korean Crypto Trading Volume Drops 5% in 2025
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South Korean crypto trading volume fell 5% in 2025, hitting $1.58 trillion, according to BitcoinWorld. Transaction volume totaled 2,179 trillion won as of December 15. Upbit’s trading volume dropped 11% to 1,512 trillion won, while Bithumb rose 11% to 613 trillion won. Coinone and Korbit saw small gains, but Gopax lost 65% of its trading activity.
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