In 2024, the number of cryptocurrency investors in South Korea surged by over 50%

In 2024, the number of cryptocurrency investors in South Korea surged by over 50%, reaching 9.66m—nearly 20% of the population. Notably, one in four investors is over the age of 50.

Additionally, around half of high-net-worth investors holding more than 1bn KRW ($682k) in cryptocurrency are aged 50 or older.