Ripple (XRP) took first place in trading volume on the domestic virtual asset market, while OriginTrail (TRAC) led the upward trend with a surge in the 15% range. Bitcoin (BTC) also rose, but NEAR Protocol (NEAR) and Ondo Finance (ONDO) declined, showing a mixed trend among major virtual assets.

Ripple Ranks First in Trading Volume, Overtaking Bitcoin

According to the Upbit KRW market on the afternoon of the 13th, Ripple traded at 1,835 won, up 0.99%. Its trading volume was tallied at 6.677 billion won, ranking first among major coins. While the price gain itself was not large, Ripple drew attention by surpassing Bitcoin to top the trading volume chart. However, high trading volume alone does not necessarily indicate dominant buying pressure or a high likelihood of further gains.

Bitcoin Up 1.54%… OriginTrail Soars 15.53%

Bitcoin traded at 112,567,000 won, up 1.54%, with a trading volume of 4.59 billion won, ranking second. As Bitcoin trended upward, interest continued in major coins on the domestic virtual asset market.

OriginTrail's rise was particularly notable. OriginTrail traded at 595 won, surging 15.53%, and its trading volume of 4.234 billion won ranked third. This was the highest gain among the six coins included in this tally, a relatively strong price movement compared to the gains of around 1% posted by Bitcoin and Ripple. However, as the background of the surge has not been specifically confirmed, it cannot be attributed definitively to particular positive news or capital inflows. Caution is warranted, as coins with sharp short-term gains may also see expanded price volatility going forward.

NEAR Protocol and Ondo Finance Weak… Tether Down 0.30%

In contrast, NEAR Protocol traded at 6,800 won, down 1.52%, with a trading volume of 3.36 billion won, ranking fourth. It showed weakness amid the upward trend of major virtual assets, displaying a differentiated movement.

Tether (USDT) fell 0.30% to 1,351 won, with a trading volume of 3.261 billion won, ranking fifth. As a dollar-pegged stablecoin, Tether's won price can be influenced by the dollar's value, the KRW exchange rate, and supply and demand conditions on domestic exchanges.

Ondo Finance fell 1.73% to 626 won, with a trading volume of 2.543 billion won, ranking sixth. Ondo Finance recorded the largest decline among the coins included in this tally.

Trading Volume Rankings and Price Movements Do Not Always Match

Summarizing the day's major coin trends, Ripple led in trading volume while OriginTrail stood out in gains. Bitcoin also rose, but NEAR Protocol and Ondo Finance declined, showing a clear temperature difference among virtual assets. The market also confirmed that trading volume rankings and price change rates do not necessarily move in the same direction. Even with active trading, prices can fall, and large gains can appear in coins with relatively low trading volume.

Looking ahead, whether Ripple maintains its lead in trading volume, Bitcoin's price movement, and OriginTrail's volatility following its surge are expected to be key points to watch. In particular, in a situation where rising and falling coins appear simultaneously, it is necessary to examine the supply and demand and price trends of each virtual asset separately.

[Virtual asset prices and trading volumes can fluctuate in real time and may differ from actual figures at the time of viewing. Virtual assets are high-risk investment products with the possibility of principal loss, and market outlooks may not match actual price movements. This article is not investment advice, and investment decisions and responsibilities rest with the investor. This article was written with the assistance of AI.]