Crypto Users Surge in South Korea

South Korea’s Crypto Users Surpass Stock Market Investors

• Cryptocurrency exchange users in South Korea have reached 16.29 million.
• The number of stock market investors is at 14.03 million.
• Upbit has the highest number of active cryptocurrency accounts.
• Bithumb shows significant user growth among crypto platforms.
• The interest in cryptocurrencies surged after Donald Trump’s U.S. election victory.

As of February 2025, South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchange users have surpassed stock market investors, with Upbit leading in active accounts and Bithumb experiencing notable growth.