Ether’s Kimchi Premium Hits 2025 High as Korean Demand Soars

[madmax]

Ether’s “Kimchi premium” — the price gap between Korean and global exchanges — surged to 1.93%, up from -2.06% in July, per CryptoQuant.

Analysts say the rise reflects growing Korean retail participation via platforms like Upbit, which handled $1.29B in ETH futures last week alone.

However, experts warn that while Korean money adds fuel, Ethereum’s true strength lies in its global mix of ETF investors, DeFi activity, and corporate treasuries.

[jacson4]

The Kimchi premium is back — retail demand in Korea is insane right now.

[alex10]

When the premium rises, it’s usually a strong bullish signal. Keep watching ETH.