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South Korean Crypto Traders Return as Upbit Volume Explodes 273%

Coinpedia·August 23, 2026·1 min read
South Korean Crypto Traders Return as Upbit Volume Explodes 273%

South Korean crypto traders are returning as Bitcoin climbed to a three-month high of $79,500. Upbit's 24-hour trading volume jumped 273% to $1.84 billion, while Bithumb's volume rose 132.9%. The sharp rise suggests Korean investors may be moving money back into crypto after months of weaker trading activity. Upbit and Bithumb lead the surge.

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