Korean Stocks Traded Offshore Reach KRW 307 Trillion in Volume

Crypto exchanges are rapidly expanding into traditional markets through perpetual futures, which allow investors to gain exposure to price movements without owning the underlying asset.

Korean stock-linked perpetual futures have already reached KRW 307 trillion in trading volume within months, with offshore venues emerging as a major hub for trading these products.

Offshore liquidity is growing rapidly, driven by both Korean and global investors, with some exchanges now accepting tokenized U.S. Treasury assets as collateral.

The market's rapid growth has led to the creation of a 'tail-wags-the-dog' effect, where derivatives drive spot prices rather than simply follow them.