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In the second quarter of 2026, South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges reported a substantial decline in spot trading volume, which fell by 33% to approximately $14.67 billion from $21.88 billion in the previous quarter. This downturn is attributed to ongoing regulatory limitations that restrict local exchanges to spot trading, while global competitors are expanding into derivatives and other financial products.
The five major exchanges in South Korea—Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, DigitalX (formerly Korbit), and GOPAX—are facing challenges as they remain confined to spot trading due to current regulations. These regulations prevent local institutions from engaging in cryptocurrency derivatives, and the forthcoming virtual asset tax law only addresses gains from spot trading, leaving a gap in taxation for overseas derivatives gains.
Industry stakeholders have expressed concerns regarding the competitive disadvantage this creates for South Korean exchanges. As international platforms like Coinbase and Binance diversify their offerings to include derivatives and traditional stocks, local exchanges may struggle to keep pace without regulatory changes. South Korean financial authorities have not yet provided a timeline for the potential introduction of cryptocurrency derivatives trading, leaving the market in a state of uncertainty.
Source: KLEA News