Cryptocurrency investment in South Korea is becoming strategic, with over half of investors aged 50 viewing it as retirement assets

ChainCatcher news, the latest survey from the Korea Financial Research Institute shows that investment in virtual assets in South Korea is shifting from speculation to strategic allocation.

In the survey, 27% of respondents aged 20-50 hold crypto assets, accounting for 14% of their total financial assets. 90% of investors hold cryptocurrencies, with 60% specifically choosing Bitcoin as their core asset. Investors typically hold an average of two types of coins, gradually diversifying as their experience increases. Notably, 53% of investors aged 50 view cryptocurrencies as retirement preparation, and 79% of investors aim to "accumulate a large sum of money."