Crypto Holdings Among South Korea’s Wealthiest Surge to Over $1.5 Million

Over 10,000 high-net-worth investors in South Korea hold more than $710,000 worth of cryptocurrencies, with the average holding per investor reaching a staggering KRW 2.23 billion ($1.59 million). This represents a dramatic increase in cryptocurrency investment among the country’s elite, signaling growing confidence in the digital asset space. The data further reveals that investors in their 20s hold the highest per-capita holdings, averaging KRW 2.7 billion ($1.92 million). This trend underscores a generational shift where younger Koreans are increasingly embracing crypto as long-term investments instead of speculative tools.