Crypto Adoption Soars in South Korea, Especially Among Older Investors The number of crypto investors in South Korea jumped over 50% in 2024, reaching 9.66 million—nearly one-fifth of the country’s total population. Remarkably, one in four investors is over 50, and half of those holding over 1 billion KRW (~$750,000) in crypto are also aged 50 or above, highlighting growing interest among older and wealthier demographics.