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South Korean Bitcoin Premium Averages at 1.33% Across Major Exchanges

As of 6:30 PM KST on May 15, the Korean premium (kimchi premium) between domestic virtual asset exchanges Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, and Korbit, along with global exchange Binance, stood as follows.
Cross-Exchange Premiums
| Exchange | BTC | ETH | XRP | USDT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upbit | ▲ 1.33% | ▲ 1.32% | ▲ 1.41% | ▲ 1.39% |
| Bithumb | ▲ 1.33% | ▲ 1.35% | ▲ 1.41% | ▲ 1.32% |
| Coinone | ▲ 1.34% | ▲ 1.29% | ▲ 1.36% | ▲ 1.32% |
| Korbit | ▲ 1.33% | ▲ 1.29% | ▲ 1.31% | ▲ 1.32% |
| Gopax* | ▲ 3.39% | ▲ 1.59% | ▲ 1.68% | ▲ 1.24% |
Coin Summary
| Coin | Average Domestic Price (4 Major Exchanges) | Binance (KRW Equivalent) | Average Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | 1,048.5 million KRW | 1,347 million KRW | ▲ 1.33% |
| ETH | 3,373,750 KRW | 3,331,560 KRW | ▲ 1.31% |
| XRP | 1,909 KRW | 1,883 KRW | ▲ 1.37% |
| USDT | 1,363 KRW | 1,345 KRW | ▲ 1.34% |
*Gopax was excluded from the average calculation due to lower liquidity compared to other exchanges, which can cause significant premium discrepancies.
Korean Source
This article is an English localization of a Korean-language crypto news report. Original headline: 4대 거래소 비트코인 김프 평균 '1.33%'