Kimchi premium
markets · pricing
A regional crypto price premium where assets trade higher on South Korean exchanges than on global markets.
- Also known as
- korean premium
The Kimchi premium describes a price gap where cryptocurrencies trade at higher prices on South Korean won markets than on global markets. It is usually driven by local demand, capital controls, banking rules, and limits on fast cross-border arbitrage.
Regional premiums reveal market frictions. They can attract arbitrage attempts, influence local investor behavior, and complicate global price comparisons.
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Cryptocurrency Exchange
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Jurisdictional arbitrage
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regulation · strategy
Bid-Ask Spread
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trading