Cryptocurrencies

South Koreans Bail on Crypto as Retail Traders Bemoan Losses

Cryptocurrency prices at an exchange in Seoul.Photographer: Jean Chung/Bloomberg

On a South Korean social-media platform last month, an anonymous trader vented their frustration about the crypto crash that began in October last year.

“I lost my entire fortune and got divorced,” said the person, whose bets on Bitcoin futures cost them about $60,000.