XRP Tops South Korea's Upbit Exchange Amid Falling Trading Volume
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What happened
XRP became the most-traded coin on Upbit, South Korea's largest crypto exchange, for the week ending October 18, 2026. This occurred during a period when Upbit's total trading volume fell 15.5% compared to the previous week. While XRP maintained its top position, overall trading volume across major exchanges declined by 19.6%.
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Why it matters
The ranking reflects the total value of trades executed on the exchange, indicating a preference among Korean traders for XRP over other assets. This preference occurred while XRP was down 29% year-to-date, significantly outpacing the 6% decline seen by Bitcoin.
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