South Koreans Focus on Cryptocurrency: They Are Planning More Investments! - Coin Newsletter

According to Hana Bank's 2025 Korea Wealth Report, one-third of South Korea's wealthy, with assets of KRW 1 billion or more, are investing in virtual assets with an average (KRW) of 42 million Korean won.

Hana Bank's 2025 Korea Wealth Report** examines the financial behavior of the country's wealthy. The study, which was conducted on a sample of 3,010 people**, revealed that the interest of the rich in virtual assets is increasing. Crypto assets have become a popular investment among the wealthy, with 34% of them owning more than 4 different virtual assets.

According to the report, half of wealthy Koreans said they will continue to invest in crypto in 2025. The biggest factor affecting the investment decisions of these investors was the expectation of "high returns". However, it seems that investors are no longer just looking for profit, but are also investing in the evolving potential of virtual assets. 37% of cryptocurrency holders stated that growth and positive developments in the industry have influenced their investment decisions.

Especially individuals under the age of 40 in the "Young Rich" category are very interested in crypto assets. This group stated that among those who invested more than KRW 10 million, the rate of investing in crypto assets was 29%. That's three times as high as the old rich. The young rich plan to invest more in cryptocurrencies than traditional investment vehicles and aim to include crypto assets in their future investment strategies.

The report emphasizes that the rich are striking a careful balance in their financial strategies, especially turning to safe-haven investments in gold, bonds and cash investments. These investors are wary of possible economic contractions and low growth rates.