South Korean retail investors have reportedly lost about 2.15 trillion won, or roughly $1.45 billion, from leveraged trading over the past month as sharp market swings triggered widespread margin calls.
Summary
- South Korean retail investors reportedly lost $1.45 billion as leveraged positions unraveled during market volatility.
- Traders in their 20s and 30s represented 62% of accounts facing forced liquidation, reports estimate.
- Korea’s stock leverage unwind follows a retail shift from crypto into equities during the rally.
According to market reports, more than 1.2 million retail leverage accounts had reached margin-call thresholds by July 13. Estimates placed the…
