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XRP Dominates South Korea’s Crypto Market With $145 Million in Spot Trading Volume

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TL;DR XRP recorded approximately $145.6 million in spot trading volume against the South Korean won on October 15, surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitcoin generated $126.5 million in volume , while Ethereum reached $92.1 million on the same day. XRP maintained its lead into October 16 , highlighting sustained trading interest in South Korea and reinforcing Upbit’s relevance as an indicator of local investor activity. XRP dominated South Korea’s crypto market on October 15, recording higher spot trading volume than Bitcoin and Ethereum on the country’s leading cryptocurrency exchange . The figures point to strong local interest in the digital asset, even as broader market activity slowed.

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