In South Korea, as of June 2025, approximately 32% of the population, or over 16 million residents, hold accounts on major domestic cryptocurrency exchanges. This represents a significant increase in adoption since November 2024, when 15.59 million investors were reported. (Source: June 2025)
A report by the Hana Institute of Finance revealed that 31% of investors are in their 40s, 28% in their 30s, and 25% in their 50s. Notably, 78% of respondents in their 50s use crypto to accumulate funds, and 53% view it for retirement planning. (Source: June 2025)
Regular crypto purchases have increased from 10% to 34%, and mid-term trading has risen from 26% to 47%. In February 2025, the Financial Services Commission launched a pilot program allowing 3,500 corporations and professional investors to open "real-name" accounts. (Source: June 2025)
Experts predict that the number of crypto investors could reach 20 million by the end of 2025. As of June 29, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $107,644 USD, with an intraday high of $107,645 USD and a low of $107,138 USD. (Source: June 2025)