South Korea's Crypto Investor Base Surges by 21% to 7.78 Million, Boosting CEX Profits by $4.2 Billion

Oct 31, 2024, 04:33 AM

The market capitalization of virtual assets in South Korea grew by 27% in the first half (H1) of 2024, according to data. The number of cryptocurrency investors in South Korea increased by 21% from the second half of 2023, reaching 7.78 million, according to an official report. The average daily trading volume surged from $2.61 billion to $64.35 billion. This influx of investors boosted profits for the top 21 centralized exchanges by 106% year-over-year, amounting to $4.2 billion.