Bitcoin rose 25% in August, its strongest monthly gain since November 2024. The asset briefly crossed $80,000 last week before settling near $78,000. The Korea Premium, an indicator measuring the gap between BTC prices on South Korean exchanges and global markets, has turned positive after its longest period of negative readings. This shift signals South Korean retail investors’ return to the market. Meanwhile, South Korea still lacks a spot Bitcoin ETF, while Japan could launch such a product as early as 2028 if planned regulatory changes proceed.
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