Crypto adoption grows among Koreans aged 20 to 50 with Bitcoin leading the way
Economic pressure is pushing younger Koreans into crypto, with youth unemployment more than twice the national average.
Crypto ownership in South Korea is rising rapidly, with 27% of people aged 20 to 50 now holding digital assets, according to new research by the Hana Institute of Finance. Among investors, 70% plan to grow their crypto holdings, with Bitcoin remaining the top choice.
Many now view digital assets as a serious tool for building wealth and planning for retirement. The report revealed that investment behaviour is becoming more structured.
Regular purchases jumped from 10% to 34%, while mid-term trading saw a similar rise. In contrast, short-term trading declined slightly. More…
