South Korea Crypto Trading Volume Drops 89% as KOSPI Surges 114%

Average daily crypto trading volume across South Korea's five largest exchanges fell 89% year-over-year, dropping from $2.82 billion in July 2025 to $305 million. During the same period, the KOSPI surged 114.44%, signaling a shift toward equities. ZDNet Korea also reported an 88% daily volume decline on Monday, with weaker trading revenue contributing to the downturn.