Upbit Sees 1.15 Trillion Won in Volume During Cryptocurrency Flash Crash
The South Korean crypto exchange Upbit saw an estimated 1.15 trillion won in volume during a volatile hour of trading on August 22.
This surge occurred around 05:00 UTC, when Bitcoin, XRP, and other major cryptocurrencies experienced abrupt downward price wicks before recovering part of their losses.
The resulting liquidations and rapid repositioning drove spot activity higher across South Korea's largest exchanges.
XRP led Upbit trading activity with 32.20% of the measured volume, followed by TRUMP at 10.93%, and USDT at 8.39%.