South Korea’s Bitcoin price is often higher than other markets because of its relatively “closed” market

According to a report by the University of Calgary, Bitcoin prices in South Korea are often higher than in other markets due to the country's relatively "closed" market and high demand for cryptocurrency. From January 2016 to February 2018, the kimchi premium averaged 4.73%, reaching 54.48% in January 2018.

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