2026-01-13 10:31:39

The growth rate of the Korean crypto market is remarkable. From 2018 to now, the number of trading participants has surged from 2 million (3.9%) to 16.3 million (31.6%), a growth of 715% in just 7 years. Behind this explosive expansion is the increasing enthusiasm across society for digital assets.

What's even more interesting is that market enthusiasm has even penetrated the traditional entertainment sector. This year, some regions have turned eSports competitions directly into cryptocurrency trading contests, sparking much discussion—some see it as financial innovation, while others worry that this trend might strengthen the atmosphere of全民参与 (全民参与:全民 participation).

Anyway, the data speaks for itself: in Korea, cryptocurrencies are no longer niche toys but have become integrated into everyday financial phenomena.

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ZkProofPudding

· 01-13 10:56

715% growth, Koreans are really playing around, this pace is a bit outrageous...

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FarmToRiches

· 01-13 10:49

A 715% increase is truly outrageous, but the enthusiasm of Koreans for playing with coins is indeed top-notch.

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ContractTearjerker

· 01-13 10:44

715%? Damn, this growth rate is really incredible. Koreans are serious.

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DegenRecoveryGroup

· 01-13 10:36

715% growth, it's really crazy... Koreans play differently --- E-sports turning into trading competitions? You must be pretty desperate to come up with that haha --- 31.6% of the population... this is no longer a trend, it's a major trend --- The atmosphere of全民参与 (全民参与) is indeed a bit frightening, but the data is right here and no one can change it --- From niche to everyday, this evolution happened at an incredible speed --- Every time I see Korea's data, I have to reflect on my own portfolio... --- Some people are making crazy profits, others are losing their minds—this is the story of the past 7 years --- E-sports players now need to understand candlestick charts, their career paths have changed --- The number 31.6% is unimaginable in other countries

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MetaverseHobo

· 01-13 10:32

715% growth, Koreans have really figured out how to play the crypto world

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