Question 1

What is the current Aptos (APT) kimchi premium?

Accepted Answer

The Aptos kimchi premium shows the price difference between APT on Korean exchanges (Upbit) vs global exchanges (Binance). This page tracks the real-time APT premium with auto-refresh every 15 seconds.

Question 2

How is APT Korea premium calculated?

Accepted Answer

APT Korea premium (%) = ((Upbit APT/KRW price) / (Binance APT/USDT price × USD/KRW exchange rate) - 1) × 100. A positive value means APT is more expensive on Korean exchanges.

Question 3

Why does Aptos have a different price on Korean exchanges?

Accepted Answer

Aptos prices on Korean exchanges like Upbit often differ from global prices due to strong domestic demand, capital movement restrictions, limited arbitrage opportunities, and the isolated nature of the Korean won (KRW) crypto market.

Question 4

Can I arbitrage APT between Upbit and Binance?

Accepted Answer

While the APT price difference exists, profitable arbitrage is difficult due to Korean capital controls, transfer times and fees, exchange withdrawal limits, and regulatory restrictions. The premium is better used as a market sentiment indicator.

Aptos (APT) Korea Premium

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