There have been notable increases in trading volume for some altcoins on South Korea's leading cryptocurrency exchanges Upbit and Bithumb in the last 24 hours. While major projects like Ethereum and Solana topped the list, relatively lesser-known altcoins like Wayfinder (PROMPT) and Xterio (XTER) also stood out with high volume on Bithumb. According to experts, this increase stems from rising risk appetite in Asian markets and strong demand for transactions in the Korean won. This is particularly evident in the interest observed in AI-focused and gaming-focused altcoins. Related News: Critical Cryptocurrency Regulation Coming to Japan: Could Open the Door to Bitcoin and Altcoin Spot ETFs in the Country According to data from two exchanges, the prominent altcoins and their transaction volumes in the last 24 hours are as follows: Ethereum (ETH) – $432.6 million Solana (SOL) – $343.4 million XRP – $307.4 million Wayfinder (PROMPT) – $173.8 million Qtum (QTUM) – $149.2 million Bitcoin (BTC) – $143.3 million Tether (USDT) – $137.6 million Xterio (XTER) – $54.6 million Bio Protocol (BIO) – $51.1 million Dogecoin (DOGE) – $69.6 million Cardano (ADA) – $48.1 million Ethena (ENA) – $78.7 million Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) – $33.1 million NEO – $39.8 million *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: South Korea Experiences Trading Volume Explosion in 14 Altcoins – Majors Take Top Three Spots
