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Bank of Korea Warns of Crypto Market Manipulation Risks

Key Points:
  • South Korea’s crypto market sees profit-taking and manipulation risks.
  • Retail investors moving funds to local and US stock markets.
  • Institutional entry may increase volatility, warns BOK.

On December 24th, the Bank of Korea’s Financial Stability Report revealed a shift in the South Korean cryptocurrency market, with investors moving from aggressive strategies to profit-taking.

The report highlights potential risks of market manipulation and increased volatility if institutional and ETF access expands, coinciding with a notable rise in hot money moving to stock markets.

Bank of Korea Reveals 91.2% Trading Volume Concentration

The Bank of Korea’s Financial Stability Report reveals investor behavior shifts in South Korea’s crypto market. Aggressive position building has given way to profit-taking.

The report highlighted 91.2% of trading volume is by the top 10% of accounts. This activity increase raises concerns of market manipulation as institutional access could worsen global volatility impacts. The Bank of Korea emphasized that “if institutional/ETF access liberalizes, the vulnerability of the Korean market to global volatility will intensify.”

Korean retail investors are moving assets to local stocks and US stock ETFs, impacting crypto trading volumes. Analyst observations noted, “Where did all the Korean retail investors in the crypto circle go? Answer: To the stock market next door.”

Bitcoin Price, Market Cap, and Institutional Influence

Did you know? Global cryptocurrencies have experienced similar retail-driven booms, notably during 2017’s “Kimchi Premium” in South Korea, emphasizing the potential for manipulative activities without structural changes.

Bitcoin (BTC) currently trades at $87,397.04, with a market cap of $1.75 trillion and a dominance of 59.14%. The 24-hour trading volume is around $29.40 billion, reflecting a 32.91% decrease, per CoinMarketCap.

Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 18:43 UTC on December 24, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap

Coincu’s research suggests that institutional market entry may drive volatility, but technology adoption in South Korea could enhance stability long-term. Investment patterns may diverge with potential U.S. ETF influences.

Source: https://coincu.com/markets/south-korea-crypto-market-risks/

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