{"id":10424,"date":"2024-10-18T02:00:21","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T02:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptd.in\/bitcoin-trades-below-global-prices-in-south-korea-erasing-long-standing-kimchi-premium-heres-why\/"},"modified":"2024-10-18T02:00:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T02:00:21","slug":"bitcoin-trades-below-global-prices-in-south-korea-erasing-long-standing-kimchi-premium-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptd.in\/ro\/bitcoin-trades-below-global-prices-in-south-korea-erasing-long-standing-kimchi-premium-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Trades Below Global Prices In South Korea, Erasing Long-Standing \u2018Kimchi Premium\u2019 \u2013 Here\u2019s Why"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading slightly lower in South Korea compared to the global cryptocurrency markets due to a reverse \u2018kimchi premium,\u2019 not seen since<\/a> October 2023.<\/p>\n

Reverse \u2018Kimchi Premium\u2019 Makes Bitcoin Cheaper In South Korea<\/h2>\n

According to a report<\/a> by The Korea Times, there is a price differential of more than $500 between Bitcoin\u2019s price in South Korea and global markets. Analysts attribute this to a negative \u2018kimchi premium.\u2019<\/p>\n

For the uninitiated, kimchi premium refers to the price difference where BTC trades at a higher price on South Korean exchanges than on global markets. This premium is driven by local demand, regulatory factors, and capital controls in South Korea, leading to occasional price discrepancies.<\/p>\n

Currently, the kimchi premium stands at -0.74%, leading to a lower market price for BTC on South Korean exchanges than the rest of the world. Notably, the kimchi premium has been negative since October 15.<\/p>\n

A positive premium indicates strong demand for the underlying digital asset. In contrast, a negative premium might suggest that investors may be looking to trade on foreign exchanges due to South Korea\u2019s stringent regulations surrounding digital assets.<\/p>\n

A positive Kimchi Premium is common on South Korean exchanges, which often experience high trading volumes. When BTC briefly crossed $72,000 in March 2024, the kimchi premium surged as high as 10%.<\/p>\n

The report suggests low domestic investor sentiment is a key factor behind the negative premium.\u00a0While global crypto trading volumes have surged due to the upcoming US presidential elections and a Chinese stimulus package, sentiment in South Korea remains lukewarm. KP Jang, head of Xangle Research, commented:<\/p>\n

Korea prohibits foreign and institutional investors from using domestic exchanges, which makes the decline in retail investor demand a more direct factor.<\/p>\n

Further, the preference for typically riskier altcoins in hopes of extraordinary profits might influence the local South Korean crypto market, driving attention away from BTC and leading to lower trading volumes.<\/p>\n

That said, analysts expect the negative kimchi premium to be a temporary phenomenon. Jang explained that, historically, such price discrepancies have only persisted for a short period.<\/p>\n

Will A Regulatory Overhaul Help South Korea?<\/h2>\n

The crypto regulatory framework in the peninsular country is witnessing several changes to streamline digital asset trading and ensure sufficient customer protection mechanisms are in place.<\/p>\n

In 2022, South Korea elected<\/a> pro-crypto Yoon Suk-Yeol as president. As part of his election campaign, Yoon promised to reduce government interference in crypto markets, calling existing regulations \u201cfar from reality and absurd.\u201d<\/p>\n

In contrast, neighboring Japan has openly embraced digital assets amid evolving crypto regulations. For instance, earlier this year, Japan\u2019s Government Investment Pension Fund (GIPF), with $1.5 trillion in assets, exprimat<\/a> a desire to gain exposure to BTC.\u00a0<\/p>\n

BTC trades at $67,559 at press time, down 0.4% in the past 24 hours. When writing, the leading cryptocurrency commands a total market cap of $1.33 trillion.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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