South Korea’s financial markets are moving in two very different directions as Crypto falls. As KOSPI has reached its highest-ever level, the crypto market has fallen to one of the lowest trading levels in years.
According to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, the sharp contrast shows a major shift in investor behavior. With traditional markets riding high, crypto falls behind, as trading activity on Korean exchanges drops to record lows.
A Market Moving in Opposite Directions
The KOSPI index of South Korea reached a historic high of 4,221.87 points towards the end of 2025. The government’s efforts to stimulate the stock market have driven investors to pour money into stocks, triggering the boom.
According to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, South Korea’s stock index KOSPI has hit an all-time high, while trading volume on Korean crypto exchanges has dropped to a record low. He agreed with an analyst suggesting that the South Korean president is actively boosting the stock… pic.twitter.com/z032aaTp0V
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) November 4, 2025
But on the other side of the economy, crypto falls. Trading on Korean exchanges fell from KRW 17.1 trillion in late 2024 to KRW 3.2 trillion by mid-2025. That’s a drop of more than 80%.
What’s Behind the Shift
The government may play a significant role. Many market watchers, including Ki Young Ju, share a similar view. They believe South Korea’s president is boosting the stock market to divert speculation from property and digital assets.
Korean stock index(KOSPI) hits all-time high, trading volume on Korean crypto exchanges hits yearly low. pic.twitter.com/JjRt7gTasg
— Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) November 3, 2025
As the KOSPI rises and tough rules still hinder the crypto industry, everyday traders are returning to stocks. The Korea Premium Index also shows this change in people’s sentiments. This CryptoQuant tool focuses on the price difference between cryptocurrencies in Korea and other parts of the world. The index has dropped, indicating that Korean investors are no longer as keen on crypto.
What It Means for Investors
The numbers show that traditional finance is currently winning. With the drop in the market, both institutional and retail investors are entering the stock trading. Some investors refer to it as positive rebalancing, while others worry that this may slow crypto innovation in South Korea.
🚨KOREAN CRYPTO TRADING VOLUME PLUNGES!
🇰🇷CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju reports that while South Korea’s KOSPI stock index hits an all-time high, trading volumes on Korean crypto exchanges have fallen to record lows. pic.twitter.com/JbFLtTGvst
— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) November 4, 2025
As crypto markets recover and regulations improve, sentiment may shift once again. History has shown that Korean traders often return once a new bull cycle starts.
Conclusion
South Korea’s KOSPI is on the rise, but crypto falls sharply behind. Investors are following government cues and favoring stocks over digital assets. The financial system in Korea is improving, and crypto activities can be reliant on the stock market boom.
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