15 Altcoins Are Experiencing a Surge in Trading Volume in South Korea
South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, have recorded remarkable trading volumes in some altcoins over the past 24 hours. When data from both exchanges is combined,
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September 6, 2026
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South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, have recorded remarkable trading volumes in some altcoins over the past 24 hours. When data from both exchanges is combined, the high volume of trading activity is particularly noticeable in XRP, FLOCK, Raydium (RAY), and Arbitrum (ARB).
According to Upbit and Bithumb data, XRP topped the list with a total volume of approximately $109.1 million across the two platforms. FLOCK followed with $106.8 million. With a trading volume of approximately $89 million on Upbit alone, FLOCK became one of the most popular altcoins among South Korean investors.
When the 24-hour data from the two exchanges are combined, the trading volumes in altcoins are ranked as follows:
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