With the fall of cryptocurrencies, South Korean financial markets are moving in two completely different directions. As KOSPI reaches an all-time high, the crypto market has fallen to one of its lowest trading levels in years.
According to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, this stark contrast signals a major shift in investor behavior. As trading activity on South Korean exchanges falls to record lows, cryptocurrencies are lagging behind as traditional markets soar.
market moving in the opposite direction
South Korea’s KOSPI index reached a historic high of 4,221.87 points toward the end of 2025. Government efforts to stimulate the stock market led investors to pour money into stocks, sparking a boom.
According to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Yong-joo, while the Korean stock index KOSPI has hit a record high, the trading volume of South Korean virtual currency exchanges has fallen to a record low. He agreed with analysts that the South Korean president is aggressively pushing up stock prices. pic.twitter.com/z032aaTp0V
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However, on the other side of the economy, virtual currencies are falling. The trading value of Korean exchanges decreased from 17.1 trillion won at the end of 2024 to 3.2 trillion won by mid-2025. This is a decrease of over 80%.
What’s behind the change?
Government could play an important role. Many market watchers, including Ki Yong-joo, also share similar views. They believe the South Korean president is pushing up the stock market to divert speculation away from real estate and digital assets.
The Korean Stock Price Index (KOSPI) hit an all-time high, and the trading volume of South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges reached its lowest level for the year. pic.twitter.com/JjRt7gTasg
— Ki Young-ju (@ki_young_ju) November 3, 2025
With KOSPI on the rise and strict regulations still hampering the crypto industry, everyday traders are returning to stocks. The Korean Premium Index also shows this change in national sentiment. This CryptoQuant tool focuses on the price difference between cryptocurrencies in South Korea and other parts of the world. The index has fallen, indicating that Korean investors are no longer so enthusiastic about cryptocurrencies.
What it means for investors
The numbers show that traditional finance is currently winning. Both institutional and individual investors are getting into stock trading in response to the market decline. While some investors are calling this a positive rebalancing, others are concerned that this will slow down South Korea’s crypto innovation.
🚨 South Korea’s virtual currency trading volume has drastically decreased!
🇰🇷CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju reports that while South Korea’s KOSPI stock index has hit an all-time high, the trading volume of South Korean crypto exchanges has fallen to a record low. pic.twitter.com/JbFLtTGvst
— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) November 4, 2025
Sentiment may change again as the crypto market recovers and regulations improve. History shows that Korean traders often return when a new bullish cycle begins.
conclusion
South Korea’s KOSPI is on the rise, but cryptocurrencies are lagging far behind. Investors are following government instructions and preferring stocks over digital assets. South Korea’s financial system is improving and crypto activity may depend on the stock market boom.
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