This year, Bitcoin’s daily return volatility stood at 48%, compared with 63% for South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI stock index. This situation is explained by the growing dominance of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which now account for more than half of the KOSPI’s weight and represent a leveraged bet on artificial intelligence. SK Hynix lost 27% of its value over three trading days before rebounding by 30%, South Korea’s daily limit. South Korea’s stock market, with a total capitalization of $3.4 trillion, experienced nine trading halts this year. Bitcoin opened 2026 near $88,000 and now trades around $63,000, a decline of approximately 29% year to date.
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