South Korea Bitcoin Premium Reaches 2% for First Time Since Early Geopolitical Shock

According to CryptoQuant, South Korea’s Bitcoin premium hit 1.98% on May 7, its highest since late February, before easing to 0.77% on Upbit, signaling a temporary rise in local demand.

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Summary

CryptoQuant’s Korea Premium Index showed South Korea’s Bitcoin premium rose to 1.98% on May 7, marking its highest level since late February. The index measures the gap between Bitcoin prices on South Korean exchanges and the global volume-weighted average price. The premium later eased to 0.77% based on Upbit pricing, indicating the spike was temporary.

Terms & Concepts
  • Bitcoin premium: A situation in which Bitcoin trades above prices in other markets, often due to localized demand or restrictions on market access.