South Korea’s Crypto Investors Could Sway Upcoming Presidential Election – Coincu

South Korea’s upcoming presidential election on June 3, 2025, sees digital asset investors, who make up 36% of the electorate, emerge as a crucial voting bloc.

Their influence could shape future crypto regulations, impacting market conditions. Key parties propose policies favorable to crypto markets.

Crypto Investors as 36% of Electorate in South Korea

Digital asset investors are poised to be influential in the South Korean presidential election. With an estimated 16 million investors, accounting for 36% of voters, the crypto sector’s interests are crucial. The Democratic Party promises to enhance the Digital Asset Basic Law, while the People Power Party presents seven pro-industry policies.

The election’s outcome could result in policy shifts targeting crypto-friendly regulations. These changes might increase trading volume, institutional access to digital assets, and market legitimacy. Both major parties aim to capitalize on investor demand to attract this significant voting bloc.

“The number of virtual asset investors in South Korea is estimated to be 16 million, accounting for about 36% of the number of voters…” — Point Daily, News Agency

Historical Precedents and Current Market Analysis

Did you know? In South Korea’s 2017 election, crypto market responses to political events were significant, influencing investor sentiment. Such historical precedents indicate the current election could have a similar impact on digital asset markets.

Bitcoin (BTC) holds a price of $94,244.29 with a market cap of $1.87 trillion as of May 5, 2025, according to CoinMarketCap. The 24-hour trading volume is $21.90 billion, a 40.58% change, marking a slight 24-hour decline of 1.35%. Despite recent dips, BTC posted a 12.72% increase over the past 30 days.

The Coincu research team notes that effective implementation of the proposed policies could boost institutional investments and diversify product access in the Korean crypto market. Regulatory advancements may bring about positive shifts, increasing market participant confidence and attracting global investments.