27% of people aged 20 to 50 in South Korea hold cryptocurrency assets, with the 40-year-old demographic having the highest holding ratio

According to a report by Deep Tide TechFlow, the Hanwha Financial Research Institute's report shows that 27% of people aged 20 to 50 in South Korea hold cryptocurrency assets, averaging 14% of their financial assets. The 40-year-old demographic has the highest holding ratio, reaching 31%.

70% of respondents plan to increase their investment in the future, citing reasons such as growth potential, asset diversification, and optimization of savings structure. South Korean investors are shifting from short-term trading to regular investments and medium-term holdings, relying more on formal platforms for information.

Although market volatility remains a major concern, young people view cryptocurrency assets as a primary investment outlet due to employment and housing pressures.