- Asia’s crypto trading session posted a 46% cumulative return over the past year, surpassing the U.S. and EU.
- Regulatory clarity in Hong Kong has driven a 69% jump in Asia-Pacific trading volumes to $2.36 trillion by mid-2025.
- The Kimchi premium shows South Korean crypto prices have stayed above global averages, highlighting a liquidity shift towards Asia.
- Global conditions, including U.S. policy and liquidity, will ultimately shape the future of the current bull market cycle.
Crypto trading during the Asian session has recorded the highest cumulative returns among major regions in the past year, according to market data. The Asian market delivered a 46% cumulative return, outpacing the U.S. at 31% and the EU at 29%.
Official figures, including data from Velo, show that the increase follows a notable rise in trading volumes in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. According to Bitget’s chief analyst Ryan Lee, APAC trading volumes climbed by 69% year-over-year, reaching $2.36 trillion by mid-2025. Lee attributed this growth to clearer cryptocurrency regulations in Hong Kong, which have encouraged institutional and stablecoin activity.
HashKey Group analyst Jeffrey Ding noted a major difference between East and West crypto activity. He said, “Asian markets are still more retail-driven, which naturally brings higher volatility and a stronger speculative element.” While institutional trading continues to dominate in the U.S. and Europe, retail traders shape Asia’s market moves.
The “Kimchi premium”—a measurement of price gaps between major South Korean exchange prices and global exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, and Bybit—has remained positive through most of the last year, according to CryptoQuant.
This trend reflects higher demand for crypto in Asia compared to Western markets. Lee called this the “eastward liquidity shift,” reinforced when the ratio of U.S. to offshore exchange reserves fell and major Asian exchanges increased their market share.
However, Ding emphasized that these developments, while boosting returns in Asia, still depend on global macroeconomic conditions. He explained that the ongoing Bitcoin bull run remains tied to U.S. policy, global dollar liquidity, and decisions by the Federal Reserve.
While retail trading in Asia has supported recent gains, Ding noted that long-term institutional trends may not shift as quickly. As of now, CoinGecko data shows Bitcoin trading at $113,000, reflecting a small increase after recent market volatility.
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