South Korea's crypto accumulation services hit 970 billion won, up 79% in eight months
- —Cumulative investments rose from 543.9 billion won in December to 972.9 billion won by end-August
- —Upbit accounts for 897.7 billion won, or 92.3% of the total
- —Coinone saw a 19.5x increase, from 6.1 million to 119.5 million won
- —Total users reached 337,119, with 88% on Upbit
Why it matters: The growth in recurring crypto investments in South Korea signals a shift by retail investors toward long-term accumulation strategies.
Source: Blockmedia
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