South Korean Crypto Holdings Drop 27% in Six Months

[cryptobro]

The Bank of Korea reports that South Korean investors’ crypto holdings have plunged from ₩121.8 trillion ($89.2 billion) in January 2025 to just ₩89.2 trillion ($65.4 billion) by June — a 27% drop. Deposits also fell by 42%, from ₩10.7 trillion to ₩6.2 trillion. Despite Bitcoin’s new all-time highs, South Korean participation in crypto has slowed sharply.

[jacson4]

Crazy contrast—Bitcoin at ATH but Korean investors are pulling out in huge numbers.

[EmTeam]

That 27% drop shows how different local sentiment can be from the global market.