Hana Financial Research Institute: Among South Koreans aged 20 to 50 surveyed, 27% hold Crypto Assets, and 70% are considering increasing their investment.

According to Techub News, citing a report from Cintelegraph, the Korea Financial Research Institute has released a report titled "Investment Trends in Virtual Assets for the 2050 Generation," which shows that currently 27% of people aged 20 to 50 in South Korea own digital assets, with their Crypto Assets investments accounting for 14% of their total financial asset portfolio. Among them, the highest ownership rate is in the 40-year-old group, reaching 31%, followed by 28% in the 30-year-old group and 25% in the 50-year-old group. In the 50-year-old group, 78% of respondents indicated that they view Crypto Assets as a means of accumulating funds, while 53% stated that they are preparing for retirement through investments in Crypto Assets. More respondents are now considering growth potential, diversified investments, and structured savings plans as key motivations for their investments. Meanwhile, 70% of respondents expressed their intention to expand their Crypto Assets investments in the future. 42% of respondents indicated that they would increase their investments if Financial Institutions play a more significant role in the Crypto Assets market, while 35% consider stronger legal protections as a key factor in enhancing confidence. The proportion of investors who regularly purchase Crypto Assets has increased from 10% to 34%, while the proportion of mid-term traders has risen from 26% to 47%, and the short-term trading proportion has slightly declined.

In addition, Bitcoin remains the primary choice, with 60% of investors including it in their portfolios. However, as experience accumulates, many investors are starting to diversify into altcoins or stablecoins. NFTs and security tokens (STOs) still belong to a niche market.