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2025 Korean CEX Listing Review: Investing in New Tokens = 70% Loss?

The analysis examines the performance of new tokens listed on major Korean cryptocurrency exchanges (Upbit and Bithumb) in 2025, comparing them with Binance. The study finds that investing $100 in each new KRW trading pair on Upbit (59 tokens) and Bithumb (144 tokens) would have resulted in a portfolio value of only 31% of the original investment by March 11, 2026, equivalent to a 70% loss. Binance (92 tokens) performed similarly with a 29% return. Only two tokens on Upbit (KITE +232.8%, BARD +9.3%) and eight on Bithumb ended in profit. Median returns were -80.9% for Upbit and -82.1% for Bithumb, indicating worse typical performance than the average suggests. Tokens listed in the second half of the year performed better, likely due to shorter exposure to the bear market. Notably, tokens listed on both exchanges (50 tokens) showed nearly identical losses (-69.4%) to those listed only on Bithumb (-68.9%), indicating that multiple listings do not guarantee better performance. The study concludes that the loss is structural: initial buying pressure inflates prices on listing day, followed by a predictable decline. This pattern is global, not specific to Korea or any exchange.

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2025 Korean CEX Listing Review: Investing in New Tokens = 70% Loss?

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Flow Foundation Seeks Court Order to Stop FLOW Token Delisting on South Korean Exchanges

Flow Foundation and Dapper Labs have filed a legal request with the Seoul Central District Court to halt the planned delisting of the FLOW token from major South Korean exchanges, including Upbit and Coinone. The delisting decision followed a December 2025 security exploit on the Flow blockchain, where an attacker duplicated tokens worth approximately $3.9 million. Although user funds were unaffected and validators quickly paused the network, exchanges proceeded with the delisting. The Foundation argues that FLOW continues to trade normally on global platforms like Binance and Coinbase, indicating its viability. The legal action aims to protect Korean investors and allow for further review, highlighting growing tensions between blockchain projects and exchanges after security incidents.

TheNewsCrypto03/09 12:39

Flow Foundation Seeks Court Order to Stop FLOW Token Delisting on South Korean Exchanges

TheNewsCrypto03/09 12:39

Weekly Preview | California Opens Digital Asset License Application Channel; Aptos (APT) to Unlock Tokens Worth Approximately $10.5 Million

This week in crypto and finance features significant regulatory developments, economic data releases, and key token unlocks. California's Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL) licensing application portal opens on March 9, requiring crypto service providers to comply by July 1, 2026. The UK's Treasury Committee closes its consultation on stablecoin regulation on March 11. Major economic data includes the US releasing February's CPI and core CPI figures on March 11. In project updates, Polkadot will implement a major economic overhaul on March 12, capping DOT's total supply at 2.1 billion and introducing new staking mechanics. Several tokens have unlocks this week: Movement (MOVE) unlocks $3.4M on March 9, io.net (IO) unlocks $1.3M on March 11, Aptos (APT) unlocks $10.5M on March 13, and Starknet (STRK) and Sei (SEI) unlock $4.8M and $3.6M respectively on March 15. Other events include a财报电话会 for Sharplink, Ethereum Day in Hong Kong focusing on AI and DeFi, and Neutron deploying a bug fix on March 9.

marsbit03/08 12:01

Weekly Preview | California Opens Digital Asset License Application Channel; Aptos (APT) to Unlock Tokens Worth Approximately $10.5 Million

marsbit03/08 12:01

Will Espresso [ESP] hit $1B valuation? Korean listings spark 80% explosion

Espresso (ESP) surged 80% in 24 hours to $0.173, driven by aggressive capital inflows following its listings on major Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb. The breakout was supported by explosive volume of $881M and record Open Interest of $56.03M, indicating strong speculative and spot demand. Historically, Korean listings fuel extended rallies, and with support from Binance and Coinbase, the project's infrastructure narrative gained significant momentum. This capital rotation suggests a potential path toward a $1B valuation, though sustainability depends on continued demand and stable liquidity.

ambcrypto02/25 02:03

Will Espresso [ESP] hit $1B valuation? Korean listings spark 80% explosion

ambcrypto02/25 02:03

Seeker is up 40% in 24 hours: Will profit-taking trap SKR bulls?

Solana Mobile's Seeker token (SKR) surged over 70% in 24 hours, surpassing a $100 million market cap, following its listing on the Upbit exchange. The listing, which introduced SKR trading pairs with BTC, USDT, and KRW, led to a 429% increase in daily trading volume, particularly attracting Asian market traders. The price broke out of a falling trend channel, rallying from $0.19 to above $0.26. Key indicators like the Cumulative Volume Delta and Chaikin Money Flow showed strong buying pressure and capital inflow. However, profit-taking emerged as a significant risk, with the Long/Short Ratio dropping sharply, indicating traders were selling to secure gains. This suggests the rally may be unsustainable and could face a pullback.

ambcrypto02/24 22:01

Seeker is up 40% in 24 hours: Will profit-taking trap SKR bulls?

ambcrypto02/24 22:01

XRP ranks second to Bitcoin in institutional interest, but why is it lagging?

XRP ranks as the second-most inquired crypto asset among institutional investors, trailing only Bitcoin, according to Grayscale. Recent ETF flow data supports this, showing significant net inflows into XRP, including $33.4 million in one week and $63 million in another, while Bitcoin experienced outflows. Despite strong institutional demand, XRP's price has struggled to stay above $2 due to substantial selling pressure. An analyst reports that over $5 billion in XRP has been sold on South Korea's Upbit exchange in recent months, with a single entity responsible for significant dumps, including 57 million XRP on February 15th, causing a 10% price drop. Additionally, historical trends suggest that when XRP outperforms Bitcoin, a correction often follows, indicating potential further decline unless Bitcoin rallies decisively above $70K.

ambcrypto02/17 17:02

XRP ranks second to Bitcoin in institutional interest, but why is it lagging?

ambcrypto02/17 17:02

$1T XRP trades on Upbit – Are Korean traders ignoring Bitcoin, Ethereum?

XRP has recorded nearly $1 billion in 24-hour trading volume on South Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb, significantly surpassing both Bitcoin and Ethereum in local markets. This dominance is driven by strong retail participation, with altcoins comprising 80% of trading volume on major platforms. Upbit alone accounts for approximately 70% of domestic market share, and XRP/KRW pairs often represent 30–35% of daily turnover. South Korea has become a major retail liquidity hub, with KRW trading volume reaching $1.1 trillion in 2024, rivaling USD as a leading fiat gateway for crypto. Retail-driven speculative activity, characterized by small average order sizes under $1,000, fuels XRP’s outperformance. Despite its spot market strength, XRP’s derivatives engagement remains limited due to local leverage restrictions, with open interest and funding rates staying neutral compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Premium pricing of 2–10% above global levels further highlights intense local demand. Ultimately, XRP serves as a key indicator of retail sentiment in Korea’s crypto market.

ambcrypto02/16 17:02

$1T XRP trades on Upbit – Are Korean traders ignoring Bitcoin, Ethereum?

ambcrypto02/16 17:02

Upbit Lists Bittensor (TAO) with KRW, BTC, and USDT Trading Pairs

South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, listed Bittensor (TAO) on February 16, 2026, offering trading pairs with KRW, BTC, and USDT. This allows South Korean traders direct access to the token of the decentralized AI network. Initial trading restrictions were in place, including limited buy orders and a 10% floor on sell orders. Following the announcement, TAO's price saw a strong upward movement, reaching $189.23, driven by local demand and increased liquidity. The listing aligns with the growing narrative of integrating AI with blockchain rewards, and community sentiment remains positive. Despite recent market volatility, retail adoption in South Korea continues to be strong.

TheNewsCrypto02/16 12:31

Upbit Lists Bittensor (TAO) with KRW, BTC, and USDT Trading Pairs

TheNewsCrypto02/16 12:31

XRP Slides to $1.4 After 50M Sell-Off on Upbit

XRP's price dropped to approximately $1.4 following a significant sell-off on the South Korean exchange Upbit. A total of 50 million XRP was sold within a 15-hour period, with analysis indicating that less than 0.07% of the activity was wash trading, suggesting the selling pressure was largely genuine. The heavy selling, which occurred between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM KST, contributed to a broader crypto market downturn and pushed XRP to a two-day low. Despite this, the token had shown signs of recovery earlier, briefly reaching $1.6 amid market optimism, even as it faced volatility and external factors such as the US government shutdown.

TheNewsCrypto02/16 10:58

XRP Slides to $1.4 After 50M Sell-Off on Upbit

TheNewsCrypto02/16 10:58

South Korean Authorities Question Crypto Exchange Executives Over Lawmaker’s ‘Favoritism’ Controversy

South Korean police have summoned executives from major crypto exchanges, including Upbit's parent company Dunamu and Bithumb, as part of an investigation into allegations of favoritism by independent lawmaker Kim Byung-kee. He is accused of seeking employment for his son at these firms and then using his political position to attack Dunamu, Upbit's operator, after his son was hired at Bithumb. The investigation coincides with the Financial Services Commission's controversial proposal to impose a 15%-20% ownership cap on crypto exchange major shareholders, a move opposed by the industry and the ruling party for potentially hindering growth and conflicting with global standards.

bitcoinist02/05 14:09

South Korean Authorities Question Crypto Exchange Executives Over Lawmaker’s ‘Favoritism’ Controversy