Korean Stock-Based Perpetual Futures Trading Volume Reaches 307 Trillion Won

As of 2026, the trading of Korean stock-based perpetual futures has rapidly expanded on overseas cryptocurrency exchanges, with the cumulative trading volume reaching approximately 307 trillion won. Cryptocurrency exchanges are quickly expanding into traditional asset markets such as stocks and commodities through perpetual futures. Korean stocks are no exception, with related perpetual futures growing to a scale of 307 trillion won in just a few months. This has led to a need for the domestic financial industry to allow corporate accounts, institutionalize derivatives, and establish an infrastructure for won-backed stablecoins. Perpetual futures for major Korean stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are actively traded overseas, providing new investment avenues for both domestic and foreign investors. From February to August 2026, the cumulative trading volume of Korean stock-based perpetual futures reached about 307 trillion won, which is approximately four times the trading volume of 42 trillion won from the top five domestic cryptocurrency exchanges during the same period. The growth of the offshore market is creating a new market where investors can trade price fluctuations regardless of Korean stock trading hours. Despite domestic regulatory limitations, the growth of the offshore market is expected to continue.

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