7% of South Koreans aged 20 to 50 own cryptocurrencies
June 30, 2025, 22:04 GMT+3
A new report from the "Hana Institute of Finance" released on Sunday revealed that more than a quarter of South Koreans in the 20 to 50 age group own digital assets, with their investments in cryptocurrencies accounting for 14% of their total financial portfolios.
The study titled "Investment Trends of Generation 2050 in Virtual Assets" showed that interest in cryptocurrencies spans across age groups. Individuals in their forties led with a participation rate of 31%, followed by those in their thirties at 28%, and then those in their fifties at 25%.
Among participants in their fifties, 78% stated that they use cryptocurrencies as a means to accumulate wealth, while 53% indicated that they invest in digital currencies with the goal of retirement. An increasing number of participants noted that their motivation for investing includes growth potential, diversification, and organized savings plans.
Furthermore, 70% of participants expressed their desire to expand their investments in cryptocurrencies in the future, while 42% said they would increase their investments if traditional financial institutions played a larger role in this sector. As well as enhancing legal protection.